Software Engineer (Kotlin&Java)
About The Position
The Codest is an international tech software company with tech hubs in Poland, delivering global IT solutions and projects. Our core values are a "Customers and People First" approach, prioritizing customer needs and fostering a collaborative employee environment. We specialize in web development, cloud engineering, DevOps, and quality. After developing our product, Yieldbird, we aim to help tech companies build impactful products and scale their IT teams by boosting IT delivery performance. We are seeking a goal-driven individual to join our team in an enriching and collaborative environment that fosters growth. This role involves working on a project for one of Europe's largest e-commerce platforms, focusing on designing a vertical-specific user experience for the automotive category as part of a strategic initiative to transform the platform into specialized "stores within a store."
Requirements
- Ability to effectively use AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, or other agentic coding tools, as part of your daily development workflow.
- Strong proficiency in both Kotlin and Java.
- Hands-on experience in developing backend applications using Spring Boot.
- Experience in designing and implementing solutions based on microservices architecture.
- Strong focus on building, testing, and maintaining high-quality backend services and APIs.
- Ability to design the architecture of new modules and proactively identify opportunities to optimize and improve existing systems.
- Experience working closely with product and business teams, including Product Managers, Data Analysts, and UX Designers, to define and refine technical and functional requirements.
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and commitment to maintaining high engineering standards.
Nice To Haves
- Versatility and cross-functional skills – hands-on knowledge of frontend or mobile technologies (Web / iOS / Android) at a level that allows you to take on tasks beyond the backend domain.
- Intermediate knowledge of MongoDB and Spring Data MongoDB.
- Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms, with a particular focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
- Build and evolve solutions based on microservices architecture, ensuring their reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Design the architecture of new modules and backend components and contribute to key technical decisions.
- Continuously optimize and improve existing systems, identifying opportunities to enhance performance, scalability, and code quality.
- Work with MongoDB, Spring Data MongoDB, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as part of the application ecosystem.
- Write and maintain high-quality, well-tested code while following established engineering best practices.
- Use AI-assisted and agentic coding tools as part of the daily software development workflow.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Analysts, UX Designers, and other engineers to translate product and business needs into effective technical solutions.
- Occasionally contribute to areas beyond the backend, including web or mobile development, depending on project needs.
Benefits
- Access to the Worksmile platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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