Kitopi is the world's leading tech-powered multi-brand restaurant, on a mission to satisfy global appetites. Operating both invested and franchised F&B brands, we serve as enablers in the food market, facilitating brand growth and scalability in delivery, dine-in spaces, and meal plans. As a unicorn startup with global reach and roots in Dubai, our Tech Talent Team is based in Kraków, Poland, and we're celebrating our growth with 100 employees and counting! 🎉

As a pioneer in the food-tech industry, Kitopi's growth is powered by innovative and scalable software solutions. Our kitchens operate with the proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS), an in-house suite of applications optimizing cloud kitchen operations in real-time. Looking ahead, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will be at the forefront as Kitopi continues to revolutionize the food industry.

The ideal candidate: 

• has at least 5 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  

Technologies we use (consider your skills in this area as nice-to-have): 

• Event-driven architecture 
• Kafka, 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 hybrid work policy with 2 days in the office.  

👉 Your role involves deep engagement throughout the development process, from delving into business requirements with the Product Manager, through implementation and delivery, to providing ongoing support for our solution in production. 

👉 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 for success. It's the glue that keeps everything working smoothly! 

Perks & Benefits:

• 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 (Kitopi Academy 
• 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 and Flexplace: 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 a People Team representative 

2️⃣ Hiring Manager's interview (ca. 60 min)

3️⃣ Live coding (ca. 90 min) 

4️⃣ Bar Raiser interview (30 min culture match)