Junior Java Engineer

Are you passionate about Java and eager to grow your skills as a Junior Java Engineer in a dynamic, cloud-focused environment? Join our international team of experienced developers and architects, where you’ll learn from senior engineers and mentors while contributing to the development and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications. We value transparency, autonomy, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for a motivated self-starter ready to take ownership and grow within a Scrum team. This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Kraków, Poland. Ready to launch your career in cloud engineering? Apply now and join our global team! Responsibilities • Support the development, testing, and maintenance of backend services and microservices using Java • Implement small features and bug fixes under the guidance of senior engineers • Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code following team standards and best practices • Participate in code reviews as a learner and apply received feedback • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues together with the team • Take part in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) • Communicate with stakeholders and team members to clarify requirements and implementation details • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Requirements • 1+ years of experience in software development or strong junior-level hands-on practice • Hands-on experience with Java • Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, Git/version control, and SQL • Familiarity with unit testing (e.g. JUnit, Mockito) • Understanding of the software development lifecycle (analysis, design, implementation, testing, support) • English level B2 with readiness for client-facing communication • Ability to self-manage tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines Nice to have • Basic knowledge or initial experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Familiarity with Spring / Spring Boot • Exposure to microservices architecture • Experience or interest in Kotlin We gather like-minded people: • Engineering community of industry professionals • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually • Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: • Outstanding career roadmap • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS) • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru • English classes We cover it all: • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B) • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more • Referral bonuses • Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview. • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.