We are seeking an experienced Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our fully remote team. As a key player in our Engineering team, you will contribute to architectural design and will have an impact on how we develop our product. This role demands a deep understanding of distributed systems, performance optimization, and the ability to drive significant business value through technical solutions.

Our tech stack (the bigger the overlap, the better)

Languages: Rust, JVM (Java, Spring, Scala, Kotlin), Python
Data: ClickHouse, Kafka, Redis, MySQL
Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
DevOps tools: Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm
Others: Protobufs, gRPC, Swagger

Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day Development and Code Review: Participate in daily software development activities and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code
Project Leadership: Lead and drive 1-2 large projects, encompassing several tasks with 3-5 engineers, ensuring successful delivery, task decomposition, and clear communication of ETAs and challenges
Architecture Design: Design and implement architectural solutions for complex problems, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and value for the users
Propose Improvements: Proactively suggest product and software architecture enhancements to the CTO and Product team that can bring significant business value

You might be a fit if you have:

Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in algorithmic thinking and problem-solving
Passion for performance optimization, both on architecture & component level
Extensive experience in designing and implementing distributed systems, including
Large-scale data processing in near real-time
Ensuring the consistency and integrity of data across multiple storage systems
Building systems with high reliability, robustness, and resilience
Concise and logical communication, both written and verbal
Ability to balance business goals with technical purity, especially when adapting to high-paced, shifting priorities
Experience in leading 3-5 people engineering teams

We offer:

Flexibility: 100% remote work with offices (co-works) in Warsaw/Wrocław/Poznań/Kraków available and flexible working hours
Share in our success: Participate in the Employee Stock Option Plan and be part of our growth journey
Contract: B2B
Time off: 20 paid service-free days per year
Ownership and impact: Space to take action, bring your ideas to life, and make a real impact

Any questions?

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