Software Engineer

About the role

Appfire is looking for a Software Engineer. You will report to the Senior Manager Software Engineering and be a member of the Agile Poker for Jira & Planning Poker - apps that make estimation a team play: choose the estimation technique of your preference, invite colleagues, estimate and discuss, - everything inside Jira with teams all over the world. Our apps are used by thousands of users from various industries.

Our products are growing quickly as we are adding new features, improving users' experience, and improving core technology. Apart from estimation tools like Pokers, the team owns various apps and solutions in the Agile category - Agile Retrospectives, Toggl Integration for Jira, Issue Events: Google Calendar integration for Jira that we keep improving from a technical & product point of view. We’re looking for new colleagues who will help us with that mission. You can choose to work Remotely.  

Your everyday tasks will include:

• Join a self-organizing, cross-functional product team and cooperate closely with other Software Engineers, Product Managers, Team Leaders, and other specialists like Product marketers or Support Engineers.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient and scalable React / Vue.js and Node.js applications.
• Follow and establish the best engineering practices: automated testing, code review, pair programming, and YBIYRI (you built it you run it).
• Share your thoughts openly and honestly on what would be the best for the customers and the business: you will be part of discussions about the future of our products and Appfire.
• Decide freely about your day and assignments - we do not micromanage people and we do care about work & life balance.
• Be the change you seek - if you see that something can be improved, suggest how and make it happen (alone or by engaging your colleagues).
• Benefit from the seamless access to the Support team, quick feedback, and direct communication with our customers.

Skills and experience you'll need to succeed:

• Hands-on experience (2+ years) with front-end (primary) and back-end web technologies, - consider any of: React, Vue.js, Node.js, TypeScript. Whereas we appreciate some breadth, we value the depth even more!
• Willingness to learn and use multiple technologies.
• Truly engineering approach to solving problems. Good theoretical foundations of computer science (e.g. algorithms and computational complexity, OOP) are super practical in the ever-changing landscape of technologies.
• Good understanding of of modern Cloud architectures, and practical experience implementing them in either GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Strong architectural understanding of web applications, including performance, quality, and security aspects.
• Command of English at level B2 or higher.
• NoSQL DB's knowledge, and familiarity with SQL and relational databases is a plus.

Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role:

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events.
• You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.

Financial benefits

• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
• Home Office allowance – 200 PLN/month to cover your electricity and internet bills.
• MyBenefit Platform – 150 PLN/month to spend on shopping, culture and entertainment, Multisport, travel, and more.
• Lunch Card – 300 PLN/month to spend on groceries/restaurants (excluding alcohol and other excise duties items).
• You can apply for a 50% tax-deductible cost on creative works (AKUP/IP tax-deductible costs).

Skills development benefits

• Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility.
• English language courses.

PTO, health & well-being

• 26 working days of paid annual leave, regardless of years of experience.
• Wellness Days – additional time off each month to recharge and take care of yourself.
• Private healthcare.
• Life Insurance.

Volunteering

• 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.

Other

• Indefinite Employment contract from day one, no trial periods.