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Senior Java Developer with Kafka

Senior Java Developer with Kafka

Custom Field 1:  Backend Development
Custom Field 3:  Backend Development
Country/Region:  PL
Date:  Jul 24, 2025
Location: 

Kraków, PL, 30-302

Working place:  Hybrid
 

What will you do?

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot) 

  • Implement and optimize Kafka-based messaging solutions (producers, consumers, schema evolution, topic management) 

  • Participate in DevOps-related tasks: CI/CD pipelines, environment configuration, monitoring, and deployment automation 

  • Work with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB) 

  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical solutions 

  • Drive and participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning 

  • Proactively identify and solve issues across the delivery lifecycle 

 

Your Skills 

  • Strong knowledge of Java and the Spring ecosystem 

  • Solid hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in a production environment 

  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes) 

  • Practical experience with relational databases and understanding of performance tuning 

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to independently lead technical topics 

  • Experience working in distributed teams and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) 

  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal 

 

Nice to Have 

  • Experience in the financial/banking domain 

  • Exposure to Real-Time Payments or payment processing systems 

  • Familiarity with tools like Prometheus for monitoring and logging 

  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

 

We offer you: 

  • Hybrid work – 2 days a week in our/our client's office 
  • Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
  • Competitive salary and extra benefit package that can be tailored to your personal needs (private medical coverage, sport & recreation package, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
  • Contract of employment or B2B contract  
  • On-line training and certifications fit for career path
  • Regular social events 
  • Access to e-learning platform

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 
  • 1,400 skilled & top-class experts 
  • 77% of the team are regular/senior 
  • Great Place To Work
  • 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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