Senior Java Engineer

At Cyclad, we work with top international IT companies to help them deliver cutting-edge technologies that shape the future. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer to join an international team working on distributed Java applications and modern cloud-based solutions. The project type is IT services, based in Kraków, Poland, with a hybrid work model.

• 5+ years developing and supporting distributed systems using Java
• Strong experience with Java 17 and Spring Boot
• Experience designing and developing microservices
• Knowledge of modern Java technologies, frameworks, and DevOps tools
• Experience with REST APIs and distributed architectures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication across teams
• Experience in international and cross-functional teams
• Independent, structured, results-oriented work approach
• Experience with application lifecycle management tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with CI/CD automation and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Ansible and vulnerability remediation processes

Nice to have:

• Experience modernizing legacy Java applications
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and alerting solutions
• Experience with incident and problem management processes
• Knowledge of capacity management and release safety
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems

• Develop, maintain, and support distributed systems written in Java
• Design and develop microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot
• Modernize and evolve legacy Java applications using AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
• Participate in Incident Management, Problem Management, and Service Delivery activities
• Design technical solutions and processes using Agile methods
• Analyze technical and non-technical requirements to advise stakeholders
• Develop observability tools for monitoring and incident detection
• Support capacity management and release safety
• Collaborate with Product Owners, IT specialists, architects, and IT management
• Contribute to application lifecycle management and CI/CD automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development and production

Only candidates with citizenship in the European Union and residence in Poland