About the Position

Application Engineer

You will join a team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern enterprise applications and APIs across a diverse technology landscape. The role combines backend engineering, observability, automation, and web application hosting, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain APIs using Python and relevant frameworks
Develop and maintain backend services using Java and.NET technologies
Create, optimize, and manage SQL databases, queries, and data models
Automate infrastructure and deployment processes using Ansible
Implement and configure OpenTelemetry for application observability
Instrument applications to collect traces, metrics, and logs
Integrate telemetry data with monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk
Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration of backend services
Contribute to the design and implementation of user-facing features
Configure and manage IIS environments for web application hosting
Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of hosted applications
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full technology stack
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Follow best practices related to version control, testing, and deployment
Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions

Requirements

Strong experience with Python development
Strong experience with Java development
Strong experience with .NET development
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Advanced SQL and database management skills
Hands-on experience with Ansible automation
Practical experience with OpenTelemetry
Experience collecting and analyzing traces, metrics, and logs
Experience managing web applications using IIS
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of software development best practices

Nice to Have

Experience with Prometheus
Experience with Grafana
Experience with Splunk
Experience working in DevOps environments
Experience collaborating with SRE teams
Frontend development experience

We Offer

Hybrid work in our client's office (Kraków) 6 days a month
Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
Online training and certifications
Access to e-learning platform
Social events

About the Company

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with an innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients, and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun, and develop as human beings.

Why Choose GFT?

A culture of top performance
Deep tech IT engineering & consulting
1200 skilled & top-class experts
77% of the team are regular/senior
Products that contribute to a sustainable world
Competitive salary and benefits
Ambitious projects, trainings, and tools you need to flourish
Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers

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Location: Kraków, PL

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 12800 - 20600 PLN gross

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Working place: Remote

Application Engineer

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