Senior Software Engineer (C / Systems Programming)

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in DevOps / Software Engineering / Platform Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems
• Experience in C programming (or systems-level programming)
• Understanding of REST APIs and distributed system architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Ability to design scalable and secure cloud/hybrid systems
• Experience working in Agile and enterprise environments
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Nice to have:

• Java JNI, Node.js, or systems integration experience
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Familiarity with financial services or regulated environments

• Design, develop, and maintain platform and infrastructure components
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Work in Linux/Unix environments and develop low-level/system software (C / systems programming)
• Contribute to the architecture of distributed systems and APIs
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems
• Provide production support (incident management, troubleshooting)
• Collaborate with global teams in an Agile environment