Junior Software Engineer (Java) – grow with Kitopi!

Grow with Kitopi!

Do you enjoy Java and want to gain experience working on real projects? We are looking for people curious about technology, eager to learn from a passionate team, and ready to share their ideas. 

What we offer: 

• Backend projects in Java with guidance from experienced developers. 

• Insights into AI-assisted coding. 

• A junior-friendly environment where you can grow your skills at your own pace. 

• Opportunities to explore new technologies and practices in a collaborative team setting. 

  
  

We plan to open up more opportunities for juniors in 2026. If you want to develop your Java skills and explore different projects, joining our talent network is a great way to stay connected with upcoming opportunities and keep in touch with our recruitment team. 

This is also a chance to get familiar with the company behind these initiatives and the exciting projects our Tech Talent Team in Kraków is working on, and get an idea of the projects and responsibilities you would take on as a Junior Software Engineer. 

Kitopi is the world’s leading tech-powered multi-brand restaurant. With a mission to satisfy the world’s appetite, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space. We are a unicorn startup operating globally with roots in Dubai, but the Tech Talent Team is right there in Poland, Kraków. We reached around 100 employees and we're growing! 🎉

As a leading food-tech business, Kitopi’s growth has been largely fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in the real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today.

At Kitopi, we collaborate closely with business and product stakeholders to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Our data organization is structured around data verticals that focus on specific business domains, as well as data horizontals that specialize in different practices. Data engineering is one of these practices, and as a data engineer, you will work alongside other data engineers and cross-functional teams, including analysts, ML engineers, BI specialists, data modelers, platform engineers, and backend engineers.  

What you’ll work on: 

• Developing and maintaining backend modules in Java, including business logic implementation. 

• Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code. 

• Participating in code reviews and adopting best programming practices. 

• Collaborating with the team on requirements analysis and solution design. 

• Working on projects using Spring/Spring Boot and integrating with databases. 

• Troubleshooting technical issues, debugging, and supporting application maintenance. 

• Learning to work in an Agile/Scrum environment and participating in team meetings. 

  
  

About you: 

• 1–2 years of experience in Java development or similar backend projects. 

• Knowledge of Java and basic OOP principles. 

• Motivation to learn and grow in a project-based environment. 

• Teamwork and communication skills. 

• Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, relational databases (PostgreSQL), and development tools (Git, Maven) would be beneficial. 

• Interest in AI-supported development; experience with tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor is a plus. 

• English and Polish languages proficiency at a minimum B2 level. 

  
  

Technologies you’ll explore: 

• Java 11+ and Spring Boot 

• REST/JSON and application integrations 

• Relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) 

• Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Cloud 

• Event-driven architectures, DDD, Hexagonal Architecture 

  
  

Joining Kitopi and working with us means:

• Working in the Tech Hub located in Kraków, Poland, you will be instrumental in elevating our software solutions to a whole new level of experience and reliability. 

• We thrive on close collaboration and catching up in person! We have a very flexible hybrid work policy.

• We trust you to manage your time and priorities effectively, preparing solutions in manageable chunks over time. 

• Communication is paramount in our teams, so great interpersonal skills and a willingness to share knowledge are key to success. It's the glue that keeps everything working smoothly! 

  
  

Perks & Benefits: 

• Option to work under a B2B contract 

• Flextime: adjust your daily schedule to your individual needs 

• Top-notch equipment: high-end MacBook Pro + additional accessories 

• Support for your development:

  • 2 000 PLN growth annual budget,

  • internal webinars, workshops, mentoring program, internal conferences 

  • English classes with a native speaker 

• Worksmile benefit platform (private medical healthcare, Multisport card, vouchers, etc.) 

• Life insurance 

• Mental health support - access to online sessions with a professional therapist 

• Wellbeing program - tailored to the needs of our employees 

• Referral bonus 

• Great office with fruit & snacks, social budget for every team & awaydays, and more!