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Principal Java Engineer

Principal Java Engineer

Custom Field 1:  Backend Development
Custom Field 3:  Backend Development
Country/Region:  PL
Date:  Jun 29, 2026
Location: 

Kraków, PL, 30-302

Working place:  Hybrid

Type of contract: Employment contract 
Salary range: 17400 - 26700 PLN gross

 

What will you do?


You will work on building a modern, in-house FX trading platform supporting pricing, booking, routing, risk management and valuations. You will be part of a DevOps-oriented team delivering microservices in close collaboration with business stakeholders, contributing directly to a high-performance, low-latency trading environment.

 

Your tasks

 

  • Develop high-quality Java code for distributed systems
  • Automate testing and deployment for frequent releases
  • Collaborate with product owners and business on requirements
  • Design and build microservices architecture
  • Monitor production systems and ensure stability
  • Take ownership of services across the full lifecycle
  • Implement low-latency and concurrent solutions

 

Your skills

 

  • Hands-on experience with Java 17+
  • Knowledge of concurrency and low-latency programming
  • Experience with data structures and functional programming
  • Experience with REST APIs and messaging technologies
  • Knowledge of TDD and unit testing frameworks
  • Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in agile teams
  • Problem-solving mindset and adaptability
  • Experience with AI coding assistants

 

Nice to have

 

  • Knowledge of Foreign Exchange domain
  • Interest in trading systems
  • Experience with open source contributions
  • Passion for software development outside of work

 

We offer

 

  • Hybrid work in 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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