Java Developer (Hybrid | Kraków)

Poland and Middle-Eastern Europe
Poland
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced Java developers with a strong background in microservices and cloud technologies working in digital transformation and AI-driven engineering environments.

Best fit for

  • Experienced Java developers with a track record in microservices and domain-driven design
    — “experience with microservices architecture, preferably with DDD and Event Sourcing”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative, engineering-first environments with a focus on continuous improvement
    — “proactive and ownership-oriented approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering valuable solutions”
  • Individuals with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps automation tools
    — “working with Azure, including AKS/Kubernetes, and managing infrastructure using Terraform”

Things to consider

  • Must be available to work in the Kraków office at least once a week despite hybrid flexibility
    — “availability to start as soon as possible”
  • Must have a valid work permit in the European Union region
    — “Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with Java 25 and Spring Boot in your resume and technical interview
    — “designing and implementing scalable solutions using Java 25 and Spring Boot”
  • Showcase your ability to translate business problems into technical solutions with concrete examples
    — “ability to independently translate business problems into technical solutions and lead their implementation”
  • Emphasize your proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical gaps in your application materials
    — “identifying architectural and technical gaps and driving their resolution”
  • Include examples of how you've used AI-powered assistants to improve productivity or code quality
    — “practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designing and implementing scalable solutions
  • developing and evolving microservices
  • managing infrastructure using Terraform
  • designing and developing solutions using PostgreSQL and event-driven approaches
Typical background
6+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer within the JVM ecosystem

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring BootMicroservices ArchitectureDDD And Event SourcingAzureKubernetes/aksPostgreSQLModern Ci/cd PracticesMonitoring And Alerting ToolsAi-powered Assistants

Preferred

Genai Application In SDLCEmerging Ai-driven Practices

Stack & domain

JavaSpring BootAzureKubernetesTerraformPostgreSQLEvent-driven ApproachesDDDEvent SourcingAi-powered AssistantsGithub CopilotCursorSplunkSpockCommunicationCollaborationOwnershipContinuous ImprovementAIDataCloudDigital Products

About the role

Original posting from Poland and Middle-Eastern Europe via Greenhouse

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions. 

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.  

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as Millennium, ING, Play, Edenred, Arabian Drilling, FedEx, Leroy Merlin, Truecaller, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing. 

You will be:

designing and implementing scalable solutions using Java 25 and Spring Boot,

translating business problems into technical strategies, high-level designs, and delivering them through implementation,

developing and evolving microservices based on DDD and Event Sourcing,

working with Azure, including AKS/Kubernetes, and managing infrastructure using Terraform,

designing and developing solutions using PostgreSQL and event-driven approaches,

collaborating with engineers across teams to align solutions and simplify integrations,

taking ownership of feature delivery from requirements clarification through implementation,

contributing to technical and business strategy by proposing improvements and new approaches,

identifying architectural and technical gaps and driving their resolution,

improving engineering processes, code quality, and ways of working within the team.

Your profile:

6+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer within the JVM ecosystem,

strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, with a good understanding of the underlying technologies and abstractions,

experience working in Agile environments,

ability to independently translate business problems into technical solutions and lead their implementation,

experience with microservices architecture, preferably with DDD and Event Sourcing,

practical experience with Azure, Kubernetes/AKS, and Terraform,

experience with PostgreSQL and modern CI/CD practices, including GitHub Actions and ArgoCD,

familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as Splunk and automated testing with Spock,

practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery.

strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and drive alignment,

proactive and ownership-oriented approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering valuable solutions,

good command of English (min. B2),

availability to start as soon as possible,

willingness to work from the client's Kraków office at least once a week.

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.

Nice to have:

Experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work.

Interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development), with a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approaches.

Recruitment Process:

CV review – HR call – Technical Interview – Client Interview – Decision

Source: Poland and Middle-Eastern Europe careers (Greenhouse)

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