Python Engineer (Senior)

We are #VLteam - tech enthusiasts constantly striving for growth. The team is our foundation, that's why we care the most about the friendly atmosphere, a lot of self-development opportunities and good working conditions.. Trust and autonomy are two essential qualities that drive our performance. We simply believe in the idea of ​​“measuring outcomes, not hours”. Join us & see for yourself!

Project scope:

Our team focuses on improving developer experience (DX) and productivity within a large Java/C++ monorepo by building and maintaining essential tooling and libraries in Python. We develop solutions that enable hundreds of active developers to work seamlessly in a shared codebase. Our responsibilities span a wide range of tools, including custom compilers, formatters, VS Code plugins, Jenkins CI/CD infrastructure, and web-based tooling integrated with Bitbucket for streamlined PR management. Additionally, we have developed and maintain our own open-source code testing library.

Tech stack:

Python, C++, Java, Groovy

Challenges

• Designing intuitive tools and libraries that enhance developer productivity.
• Optimizing and integrating tools like Git, VS Code, Bitbucket, and Jenkins for large-scale codebases.
• Debugging complex issues with no readily available solutions.
• Ensuring our tooling is robust and low-maintenance, minimizing support overhead.
• Effectively planning and managing tasks in a fast-paced development environment.

Team

Team distributed between Europe, and Asia. The direct project manager is based in the UK.

What we expect in general

• Strong experience and proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with JavaScript (especially React), C++, Java, Bash, or similar languages is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to best coding practices.
• Experience in designing libraries or tools for developers.
• Effective communication skills.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We are looking for mature engineers who are transitioning/navigating between Software Engineering and Data domains. This is a customer-facing role, often requiring interactions with stakeholders or multiple teams (presentations, design docs, coordinating interactions).

What's on offer?

• Flexible hybrid work model - you decide where & when to start the work. You can work remotely or join us in one of our modern offices (Krakow, Kielce, Wroclaw), always located in the city centres. Just choose what suits you best! 
• Language lessons - we refund up to 500 PLN (per quarter) for learning all languages you would like to take! What’s more, we refund up to 1,000 PLN (per quarter) for learning the English language.
• Virtusity – our training division - we value the personal growth of our #VLteam. That’s why we have a rich offer of internal courses, workshops, etc. (technical, as well as soft skills training) conducted by our employees. 
• Training Package - use our training budget and 24 paid work hours for your development. You can choose the training from our Virtusity portfolio or external conferences, courses, workshops, etc. 
• Home office reimbursement - you can rent all the necessary equipment from our offices, but you can also get up to 800 PLN financial support to set up your WFH.
• Multisport card or MyBenefit points - do you like sports and want free unlimited admission to sports facilities in your city? Or maybe you prefer the cinema, SPA in the mountains, delicious dinner, or Allegro shopping? At VirtusLab, you decide whether you choose a sports card or vouchers for countless attractions. 
• Private healthcare - our insurer's offer allows you to have free health advice, treatments, diagnostic tests, etc., in more than 1,500 clinics operating all over the country.
• Building tech community - we run 9 meetup groups in Kraków, Kielce, and Rzeszów and support many other local initiatives. We also contribute to numerous open-source projects (world-famous solutions and create our own ones). Check out also Sphere.it - our unique platform with tech videos and online events.