Engineering Manager with Java (m/f/n)

InPost has revolutionised e-commerce parcel delivery in Poland and is now one of Europe’s leading OOH e-commerce enablement platforms. Founded in 1999 by Rafał Brzoska, InPost provides delivery services through a network of almost 47,000 Automated Parcel Machines (APMs) and almost 35,000 pick-up drop-off points (PUDO) in nine countries across Europe, as well as to-door courier and fulfilment services to e-commerce merchants. InPost’s lockers provide consumers with a cheaper and more flexible, convenient, environmentally friendly and contactless delivery option.

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience in people leadership.
• 2+ years of experience in project or delivery management.
• Very good command of English (B2+) in speech and writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical background in at least one major backend stack (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js).
• Experience with system design and modern engineering practices.
• Proven ability to lead change and build teams in evolving environments.
• Product mindset with end-to-end ownership.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and large language models (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity, accelerate development, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply them responsibly within professional workflows.

Nice to have:

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Scrum Master or Product Owner certification.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD.
• Exposure to security, compliance, or enterprise environments.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, supporting performance and career development.
• Drive greenfield initiatives and large-scale projects from concept to production.
• Take ownership of new topics started from scratch and navigate ambiguity.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery through effective planning and execution.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture and engineering best practices.
• Partner closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.
• Support the team through leadership and organizational change.
• Continuously improve and standardize development processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.