Lead Software Engineer (Backend)
In short
Full Stack Engineer/POD Lead in Kraków (hybrid). Design, build, and maintain microservices (Java, React) for a global payments platform. Lead a distributed team, drive modernization, and improve CI/CD & DevOps.
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Full Stack Engineer / POD Lead – Payments Platform
hybrid work—two days a week from the office in Kraków
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer who is ready to take on a POD Lead role, combining hands-on engineering with team leadership. You will work on a global payments platform enabling fast, secure, and scalable money transfers across multiple channels.
This is a backend-heavy fullstack role with real ownership over architecture, delivery, and team coordination.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing, building, and maintaining microservices and applications using Java (11/17/21) and React
- Leading a distributed development team (including an offshore POD) and ensuring smooth delivery
- Driving modernization initiatives (moving from legacy systems to APIs and microservices)
- Improving test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Increasing system efficiency and Straight-Through Processing (STP)
- Collaborating with stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions
What you get
- Real ownership over architecture and delivery
- Work on a complex, high-impact global platform
- Modern tech stack and engineering practices
- A role that combines coding + leadership (not just management)
| Published | 2026-05-15 |
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