Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Java): Extending and supporting critical trading middleware services for a real-time dealing platform with an accent on delivering business enhancements and technical improvements. Focus on designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java applications, advocating modern engineering practices, and driving technical innovation.

Location: Hybrid position in Kraków, Poland (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Salary: starting from 18 000 PLN

Company

hirify.global is transforming its UK Tech division into a full-stack product-aligned engineering team, focused on managing, enhancing, and owning trading-middleware services for its dealing platform.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Advocate for modern engineering practices such as pair programming and test-driven development (TDD).
• Drive technical innovation and continuously improve the codebase.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Core Java.
• Familiarity with Design and Architectural patterns.
• General knowledge of Microservice Architecture.
• Experience in Spring and Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Willingness to participate in support rotas.
• Must work in a hybrid model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) in Kraków, Poland.

Culture & Benefits

• Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression.
• Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs, and enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
• Receive home office equipment reimbursement and performance-related bonus.
• Access private medical cover for you and your family/partner (Medicover), Multikafeteria system, and life insurance (Generali).
• Benefit from LinkedIn Learning platform free access, Share Plans for Employees, and employee-led diversity networks.
• Participate in career-focused technical and leadership training, well-being events, social events, stretching sessions, and wellbeing weeks.
• Enjoy three additional days off a year: one for your Birthday and two for voluntary work.