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.
Ready to launch your career in cloud engineering? Apply now and join our global team!
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
