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.

• 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

• 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