Senior Software Engineer (Java)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is hungry to deliver quality software at pace, by utilising the latest technology trends and modern Software Craftsmanship techniques.Who are we?We are a remote-first boutique software house company formed by a group of seasoned software experts (average experience in the team is 12 years). What connected all of us, despite a long-term relationship, is a passion for building Great Software that matters.We believe in people, so this is why the key values of Shaped Thoughts are autonomy and trust. Our people have a real and direct impact on what and how we build things. We put extra effort into ensuring everyone can make a difference and grow among other experts.Qualifications:7+ years of professional experience with Java or/and KotlinHands-on experience with SQL and NoSQLUnderstanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecturesMicroservices experienceExperience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)Automated testing (including acceptance tests, performance tests)Nice to have:TDD, BDD practitionerDomain Driven Design knowledgeAI-assisted software development experienceAs a part of the team you will:Design, implement, code review, test and deploy a cloud-based systemsDevelop software from start to finish - you ship it, you run it!Work closely with senior stakeholders on identifying business requirements and shaping the productDeliver quality technical solutions that come from a robust design and clean architectureBuild & improve software delivery process using latest tools such as Claude Code or CodexHow do we work?We work as a team - all people can freely exchange knowledge and tasks, that’s why we’re looking for strong team playersWe believe in continuous improvement (Kaizen mindset)We’re happy to share knowledge and spend time learning our domain and new technologiesWe value asynchronous communication for work, however we meet in person to improve our personal relationshipsWhat do we offer?Being a part of a strong senior team with the ability to learn and exchange knowledgeRemote first work environmentB2B rate 170-200 PLN / hour dependent on your level of expertiseOpen bounded B2B contractRecruitment processIt consists of the following stages:CV screeningTech screening (45 min)Live coding session (1h)Architecture task (1h)At least one of the stages must be completed on-site in one of the major cities: Wrocław, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Warszawa or Gdańsk.We actively encourage AI-assisted development in our daily work. However, during recruitment we want to assess your individual skills - please don't use AI assistance unless explicitly permitted for a given stage.