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Junior Back End Engineer
Java

Junior Back End Engineer

Type of work
Undetermined
Experience
Junior
Employment Type
B2B
Operating mode
Remote

Tech stack

    Java

    junior

    Spring Boot

    junior

    Jira

    junior

    Python

    nice to have

    NoSQL

    nice to have

    Relacyjne Bazy Danych

    nice to have

    Amazon AWS

    nice to have

Job description

Online interview
Are you ready to build the future of work & finance? Join symmetrical.ai and be a part of the revolution!


Get to know us:

We are a technology company that builds core infrastructure for the fast, flexible and global payroll of the future.

We build a modern, programmable payroll & employment layer that can be embedded into any software. We let our Clients become a payroll provider or even an employer of record in days, not years. Globally.


Our mission and vision:

We are on a mission to build a core technology infrastructure for the global payroll of the future, that will dramatically change the way people are paid everywhere in the world.

We want to bring financial power to people through the power of salary.


More about symmetrical.ai:

We are a polish FinTech start-up, founded in 2019, backed by the top, both global and European, Venture Capital Funds.

Among our Investors are:

  • Plug and Play Ventures, Silicon Valley
  • Partech Ventures, Silicon Valley
  • Global Founders Capital (GFC), Berlin
  • Finch Capital, Amsterdam
  • Market One Capital, Poland

Funding rounds:
Until now we have successfully closed two investing rounds, during our Pre-Seed Round we have successfully acquired EUR 2 mln of funding and we have successfully closed our Seed Round acquiring EUR 7 mln of funding. Soon we will be preparing ourselves for Round A. Stay tuned!

Some of our Clients:

  • Uber
  • Bolt
  • iTaxi
  • getir
  • Santander Bank Polska S.A.


Who are we looking for?


We’re looking for talented individuals who possess a combination of skills in order to help design, build and lead the execution of our Product strategy with precision and effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to global start-up culture and develop skills through close collaboration with people across the organisation. This role is ideally suited for an Engineer who is a fast learner, effective contributor, and wants to take on a role of a Solution Architect in the future.


Our Tech Stack:
You will have a chance to work with these technologies:
  • Java Spring with several spring libraries
  • RabbitMQ
  • REST, Event sourcing
  • CQRS
  • SQL, NoSQL databases
  • Docker, K8s
  • AWS cloud
  • Dynamic test environments
  • Test automation frameworks
  • Domain driven design
  • Python, Django, Flask
  • and anything else you need...


What will you do when in symmetrical.ai?
As a Back End Engineer, you will own the technical side of Back End projects, especially around requirements analysis, innovative architecture and API design, services implementation, tests development and deployment. 

More on tasks:
You will:
  • work in an experienced and knowledgeable team, in an Agile environment
  • implement and maintain Back End technology stack by producing clean, efficient code based on specifications
  • generate ideas, make design documents for architecture and software changes or implementation of features
  • implement tests and build testing capabilities
  • integrate software components
  • troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
  • collaborate with Back End and Front End teams
  • work with and help improve CI/CD processes
  • act independently and be a clear voice in backend design
  • contribute by asking, learning, helping, growing


Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of commercial experience in designing and developing software to answer business needs, including:
  • use of Java Spring 
  • use of AWS
  • knowledge of testing frameworks and version control
  • knowledge of algorithms and data structures, OOP, design patterns
  • ability to produce high-quality code, also when deadlines are tight
  • experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
  • exceptional analytical skills, ability to apply the principles of computer science and engineering to the design and development of computer systems including distributed ones
  • knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases
  • familiarity with Agile development methodologies
  • The invaluable ability to take a set of requirements and turn them 
    into a full-fledged architecture and design that is the blueprint of a 
    successful solution
  • Communicating clearly the technical aspects, risks, challenges, and 
    selling points of the solution
  • resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude, attention to detail
  • a desire to ask probing questions and to learn from others
  • a positive attitude, high integrity, low ego
  • eager to roll up your sleeves and be proactive
  • strong verbal and written communication skills in English



What do we offer?

Benefits:

  • competitive compensation plan: salary of PLN 5 000 - PLN 8 500 net a month 
  • freedom to choose the type of employment agreement that you will sign with us - B2B, UoP, UZ or anything else you like
  • flexible working environment: remote-first processes for ultimate flexibility and ability, flexible working hours and an option to work 100% remotely, if you like
  • freedom to choose the location that you will work from, our offices in London, Warsaw and Toruń are open and you are more than welcome to work from there, but you can work from literally anywhere in the world, in the time that suits you most
  • generous holidays package: 26 days
  • your birthday off: enjoy your special day, it’s on us
  • workspace fit for you: up to PLN 2 000 of extra funds to improve your home office set-up
  • a computer of your choice and all necessary tools that you need to work with
  • training budget: up to PLN 6 000 per annum as we want you to grow with us
  • do you want to improve your English language skills or perhaps learn how to speak polish? that’s great, and we will pay for it!
  • Employee Referral Program: you will be rewarded with PLN 5 000 if your referral gets hired
  • all this start-up work culture, i.e. the lack of a rigid, corporate flair, flat organizational structure, relaxed atmosphere, young and dynamic team (wink, wink) and the possibility of creating a truly revolutionary technological solution that globally changes the dimension of how the employer pays his employees :)


What about our recruitment process?

We can assure you, that the recruitment process will be fast and smooth, we will also make sure that you will have the best Candidate Experience possible, and join us hassle-free!

What’s next:

stage 1: Initial Phone Screen with our Recruiter - approx. 30 min.
stage 2: Technical Interview with our CTO, Piotr - approx. 1 hour 30 min.
stage 3: Culture Fit Call with one of our Co-Founders and COO, Daniel - approx. 20 min.
stage 4: Offer Letter :)

Note: we usually schedule Technical Interview and Culture Fit Call on the same day, to speed up the recruitment process! We value your time! :)


Apply now! Join one of the most promising start-ups with an appetite to become a global leader in payroll technology!


symmetrical.ai is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.