Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

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.

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.

We’re building a platform that empowers chefs with data-driven insights to optimize recipes and costs. We’re looking for experienced Senior Software Engineer (7+ years in Java) who understand business needs and can create simple, sustainable solutions for complex problems.

The ideal candidate: 

• has at least 7 years of experience with commercial software development  
• is a problem solver, whose solution toolkit is wide and not limited to only code   
• is a strong communicator, levering direct communication for ultimate efficiency  
• has a deep sense of ownership, can own a problem, lead the discovery, and deliver solutions  
• can work autonomously, but is also an effective team player  
• feels accountable for the deliverables  
• can define the trade-offs and justify the effort  
• has practical experience in applying agile methodologies  
• recognizes themself as T-shaped specialists or Product Engineer   

Apply if you have solid experience with:  

• Java 11+ (however we work with the latest versions)  
• OOP  
• SpringBoot  
• Application integration with REST/JSON and messaging  
• Relational and non-relational databases  
• Tools and platforms supporting software development (Maven, Gitlab)   
• Methodologies and tools supporting the quality of developed software (tests, code reviews, CI/CD)  
• Diagnosing and solving production environment issues  
• Kafka

Technologies we use (consider your skills in these or related areas): 

• Event-driven architecture  
• Confluent Schema Registry  
• Docker, Kubernetes  
• AWS Cloud  
• DDD, Hexagonal Architecture  
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch 

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:

• We offer both employment contracts (UoP) and B2B agreements, tailored to your preferences.
• ESOP - Employee Stock Option Plan 
• You choose a form of employment (26 paid days off on B2B)
• Additional paid days off for volunteer activities
• U-Day - time for medical check-ups, examinations, or diagnosis
• Top-notch equipment: high-end MacBook Pro + additional accessories
• Support for your development:
• 2 000 PLN growth annual budget available to every employee 
• internal initiatives: webinars, workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions internal conferences
• mentoring program 
• Freedom Day - time for things you are passionate about 
• free English classes with a native speaker
• Worksmile benefit platform (private medical healthcare, Multisport card, vouchers, etc.) 
• Life insurance 
• Mental health support - free access to online sessions with a professional therapist
• Wellbeing program - tailored to the needs of our employees including physical & mental health, and socializing activities 
• Referral bonus 
• Flextime: adjust your daily schedule to your individual needs
• Great office with fruit & snacks, social budget for every team & awaydays, and more!

What does the recruitment process look like?

1️⃣ Phone screen with the People Team representative (ca. 50 min)

2️⃣ Managers Interview (ca. 60 min)

3️⃣ Technical Interview (ca. 120 min)

4️⃣ Bar Raiser interview (ca 30 min culture match)