Senior Software Engineer (Java)

technologies-expected :

• Java
• Spring Boot
• SQL
• Docker
• Kafka

• We are building a Java team in our Krakow office at Keepit, and we're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to help shape it from the ground up. You will work on our cloud-to-cloud backup platform: a distributed, high-availability system that protects the critical SaaS data of organizations worldwide. This role involves owning complex components and features end-to-end, while also driving key architectural decisions for greenfield Java backend projects.
• Proactiveness, initiative, and strong decision-making are essential for this role.

  We need someone who can set the bar, not just meet it.

• Lead technical design and architecture for features and services, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with Product, QA, Support, and Operations teams to resolve issues and deliver improvements
• Maintain high code quality by clear documentation, thorough code review, and architectural improvements
• Ensure system reliability, including error handling, observability, and scalability
• Mentor and grow other developers; be the go-to technical authority on the team

• 5+ years of backend Java development experience
• Solid experience with the Spring Boot ecosystem, RESTful API design, and modern service-oriented architecture
• Experience working with KeyCloak, and good understanding of Authentication and authorization systems
• Solid understanding of SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience with docker and containerized solutions
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Strong initiative and a proactive mindset, with a willingness to share knowledge in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of technical decisions

• Official employment – Umowa o pracę contract
• Creative tax (KUP 50)
• 4 additional working days of vacation leave per full calendar year
• 3 days of internal sick leave without a doctor`s note
• Health and Life Insurance
• Employee Capital Plan (PPK)
• Multisport card compensation
• Coverage of professional training sessions, meetups, etc.
• English-speaking club with native speakers
• Polish language classes
• Internet and Glasses reimbursement
• Cosy office in Krakow city centre (Długa, 72) with beverages, fruit, and cookies
• Winter and summer parties, events, team-buildings