Principal Java Engineer

Employer: Klarna

Location: Warsaw (hybrid work: 2-3 days in the office)

Rate: 220 - 255 PLN per hour

Cooperation model: B2B or Employment Contract

Start date: ASAP

Duration: long-term agreement

Recruitment process: 1 timed Abstract and Logical Reasoning Test (up to 15 minutes); 1 short interview (up to 30 minutes)

Do you want to play a key role in revolutionizing the future of finance? Join Klarna - a global leader in deferred payments, with over 85 million active users and 2.5 million transactions processed daily! As a pioneer in modern payment solutions, Klarna is developing innovative methods that streamline the shopping experience, enhance transaction security, and expand the availability of purchasing options. 

We're seeking individuals eager to achieve remarkable results and share their bold vision to redefine the future of payments and fintech. Send us your CV - we can’t wait to meet you!

Your role is:

-> To work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fast-paced business evolve;

-> To lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability;

-> To utilize cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to develop and deploy services;

-> To engage in the full project lifecycle—from conception to deployment and beyond, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications;

-> To collaborate with cross-functional teams across Klarna to align on integration strategies and optimize system architecture;

-> To drive an engineering culture within the team, emphasizing innovation, quality, and continuous improvement;

-> To proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in our distributed and financial systems;

-> To work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles.

Your skills and experiences:

-> 15+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in backend development;

-> Expert with PostgreSQL and architecting and building robust systems;

-> Proficient with cloud technologies, especially AWS;

-> Adept in distributed and financial systems, capable of anticipating and mitigating issues preemptively;

-> Independent, able to manage projects end-to-end and lead people effectively;

-> A strong communicator, capable of interfacing with other teams and domains;

-> Previously led a team, with a track record of building positive engineering cultures;

-> Strong educational background in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;

-> Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.

Nice to have:

+ Familiarity with JavaScript and Node.js;

+ Experience in leading a diverse team of engineers across multiple locations;

+ A visionary approach to anticipating the future needs of the team and the position.

Our client offers:

+ Great opportunity for personal development in a stable and friendly large multinational company;

+ Start-up mentality, small agile teams;

+ Global Reach: Impact millions with seamless shopping and payments;

+ Career growth and additional education.