Senior Software Engineer (Java)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is hungry to deliver quality software at pace, by utilising the latest technology trends and modern Software Craftsmanship techniques. Who are we?We are a remote-first boutique software house company formed by a group of seasoned software experts (average experience in the team is 12 years). What connected all of us, despite a long-term relationship, is a passion for building Great Software that matters. We believe in people, so this is why the key values of Shaped Thoughts are autonomy and trust. Our people have a real and direct impact on what and how we build things. We put extra effort into ensuring everyone can make a difference and grow among other experts. Qualifications: • 7+ years of professional experience with Java or/and Kotlin • Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL • Understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures • Microservices experience • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) • Automated testing (including acceptance tests, performance tests) Nice to have: • TDD, BDD practitioner • Domain Driven Design knowledge • AI-assisted software development experience As a part of the team you will: • Design, implement, code review, test and deploy a cloud-based systems • Develop software from start to finish - you ship it, you run it! • Work closely with senior stakeholders on identifying business requirements and shaping the product • Deliver quality technical solutions that come from a robust design and clean architecture • Build & improve software delivery process using latest tools such as Claude Code or Codex How do we work? • We work as a team - all people can freely exchange knowledge and tasks, that’s why we’re looking for strong team players • We believe in continuous improvement (Kaizen mindset) • We’re happy to share knowledge and spend time learning our domain and new technologies • We value asynchronous communication for work, however we meet in person to improve our personal relationships What do we offer? • Being a part of a strong senior team with the ability to learn and exchange knowledge • Remote first work environment • B2B rate 170-200 PLN / hour dependent on your level of expertise • Open bounded B2B contract Recruitment process It consists of the following stages: • CV screening • Tech screening (45 min) • Live coding session (1h) • Architecture task (1h) At least one of the stages must be completed on-site in one of the major cities: Wrocław, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Warszawa or Gdańsk. We actively encourage AI-assisted development in our daily work. However, during recruitment we want to assess your individual skills - please don't use AI assistance unless explicitly permitted for a given stage.