TL;DR

Lead Backend Engineer (AI): Leading the strategic design and evolution of backend platforms for AI-powered HR solutions at scale, with an accent on secure, scalable system development and compliance. Focus on applying modern engineering practices, building observability, and translating complex challenges into data-driven solutions.

Location: Based in Krakow or Wroclaw, Poland

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading global wealth manager and universal bank headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

What you will do

Drive the strategic design and evolution of backend platforms for AI-powered HR solutions.
Apply modern engineering practices, from analyzing user needs to automated testing and deployment.
Ensure the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of solutions.
Build observability, monitor production health, and help resolve incidents.
Act as a thought partner to senior stakeholders, translating complex challenges into data-driven solutions.
Share knowledge, contribute to hiring, and help shape a collaborative engineering culture.

Requirements

Proven leadership in backend engineering with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native technologies.
Proficiency in REST API and GraphQL schema design.
Experience with NoSQL data modelling (e.g., Azure Cosmos DB) and data streaming (e.g., Confluent Kafka).
Familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, MSFT EntraID) and Azure Cloud Services.
Collaborative communicator, able to adapt technical content for diverse audiences.
Strong commitment to quality, maintainability, documentation, and continuous learning.
English: B2 required.
Academic degree is a must-have.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with AI frameworks (e.g., Spring AI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, TensorFlow).

Culture & Benefits

Work in an agile, autonomous pod with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Open to applications from career returners.
Inclusive culture that values diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
Opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible.
Dedicated to a craft and passionate about putting people first.