Junior Java Engineer

Are you passionate about Java and eager to grow your skills as a Junior Java Engineer in a dynamic, cloud-focused environment? Join our international team of experienced developers and architects, where you’ll learn from senior engineers and mentors while contributing to the development and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications. We value transparency, autonomy, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for a motivated self-starter ready to take ownership and grow within a Scrum team.

This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Kraków, Poland.

Ready to launch your career in cloud engineering? Apply now and join our global team!

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and maintenance of backend services and microservices using Java

• Implement small features and bug fixes under the guidance of senior engineers

• Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code following team standards and best practices

• Participate in code reviews as a learner and apply received feedback

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues together with the team

• Take part in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

• Communicate with stakeholders and team members to clarify requirements and implementation details

• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in software development or strong junior-level hands-on practice

• Hands-on experience with Java

• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, Git/version control, and SQL

• Familiarity with unit testing (e.g. JUnit, Mockito)

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (analysis, design, implementation, testing, support)

• English level B2 with readiness for client-facing communication

• Ability to self-manage tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge or initial experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Familiarity with Spring / Spring Boot

• Exposure to microservices architecture

• Experience or interest in Kotlin

We gather like-minded people:

• Engineering community of industry professionals

• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

• Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

• Outstanding career roadmap

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

• Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

• English classes

We cover it all:

• Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

• Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

• Referral bonuses

• Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

• The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.

• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.