Expert Java Engineer

Hybrid17,400 – 26,700 PLN
Kraków, Poland

Tech Stack

NoSQLRESTKubernetesMicroservicesCI/CDJavaSQL

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements

About the Position

Expert Java Engineer

Join a team building and operating high-performance, highly available distributed systems for the financial sector. You will design and develop scalable backend services, work with modern cloud-native technologies, and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and production support.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance Java Services
  • Build scalable microservices and distributed systems
  • Create and maintain REST APIs
  • Optimize application performance and reliability
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Work with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Deploy and operate applications on Kubernetes
  • Process large volumes of data in distributed environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions
  • Ensure security, maintainability, and scalability standards
  • Support production systems and resolve complex technical issues

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development
  • Experience building microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems
  • Experience developing high-performance, scalable, and highly available applications
  • Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and large-scale data processing platforms
  • Experience with Kubernetes, GKE, and cloud platforms, preferably GCP
  • Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and modern software engineering practices
  • Strong understanding of system design, reliability, and maintainability
  • Experience working in Agile teams within complex enterprise environments

We Offer

  • Hybrid work in one of our client's office (Kraków) 8 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

Location

  • City: Kraków
  • Country: PL
  • Type of contract: Employment contract
  • Salary range: 17,400 - 26,700 PLN gross/month
  • Working place: Hybrid

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Job Details

Company name:
GFT Poland
Salary:
17,400 – 26,700 PLN
Location:
Kraków, Poland
Employment Type:
Full-time
Work Mode:
Hybrid
Posted on TheJob:
Jul 12, 2026
Last checked:
Jul 12, 2026
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