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Expert Java Engineer

Expert Java Engineer

Custom Field 1:  Backend Development
Custom Field 3:  Backend Development
Country/Region:  PL
Date:  Jun 25, 2026
Location: 

Kraków, PL, 30-302

Working place:  Hybrid

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 17,400 - 26,700 PLN gross/month

 

What will you do?

 

Join a team building and operating high-performance, highly available distributed systems for the financial sector. You will design and develop scalable backend services, work with modern cloud-native technologies, and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and production support.

 

Your tasks

 

  • Design And Develop High-Performance Java Services
  • Build Scalable Microservices And Distributed Systems
  • Create And Maintain REST APIs
  • Optimize Application Performance And Reliability
  • Implement CI/CD Pipelines And DevSecOps Practices
  • Work With SQL And NoSQL Databases
  • Deploy And Operate Applications On Kubernetes
  • Process Large Volumes Of Data In Distributed Environments
  • Collaborate With Cross-Functional Engineering Teams
  • Contribute To Architecture And Technical Design Decisions
  • Ensure Security, Maintainability, And Scalability Standards
  • Support Production Systems And Resolve Complex Technical Issues

 

Your skills

 

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development
  • Experience building microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems
  • Experience developing high-performance, scalable, and highly available applications
  • Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and large-scale data processing platforms
  • Experience with Kubernetes, GKE, and cloud platforms, preferably GCP
  • Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and modern software engineering practices
  • Strong understanding of system design, reliability, and maintainability
  • Experience working in Agile teams within complex enterprise environments

 

We offer

 

  • Hybrid work in one of our client's office (Kraków) 8 days a month
  • Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
  • Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
  • Online training and certifications
  • Access to e‑learning platform 
  • Social events 

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings. 

Why Choose GFT?

  • A culture of top performance
  • Deep tech IT engineering & consulting 
  • 1200 skilled & top-class experts
  • 77% of the team are regular/senior 
  • Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  • Competitive salary and benefits 
  • Ambitious projects, trainings and tools you need to flourish
  • Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers

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