Backend Software Engineer - Jit Team

Salary: 950 – 1100 PLN/dzień net+vat B2B

Work model: Hybrid – 1 day per week from the Gdańsk office

Why choose this offer?

• You can expect a flexible work organization
• The international work environment will give you the opportunity to interact with the English language on a daily basis
• The Jit community will bring you a nice time during regular integration meetings

Project

Join a mature, self-organised agile team responsible for customer-facing tracking products. The project focuses on consolidating tracking channels into a single customer entry point, introducing new customer notifications and scaling event-driven APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end services and APIs on AWS. 
• Build serverless and event-driven features using Lambda, SQS and EventBridge. 
• Write clean, tested and maintainable code, and take part in code reviews. 
• Work with product owners, front-end developers and architects to deliver features from start to finish. 
• Help monitor, troubleshoot and improve services running in production.

Expected competences and knowledge

• 3+ years of back-end development experience with Python or Scala.

• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, EventBridge (including Pipes), DynamoDB and S3.

• Practical experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB), including data modelling and query optimisation.

• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.

• Knowledge of good coding practices, unit and integration testing, code reviews and version control (Git).

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly CloudFormation.

• Genuine interest in technology and architecture, with an openness to exploring and discussing different solutions.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Previous Scala experience is a plus. Alternatively, a Kotlin or Java background. 
• Observability: Experience with CloudWatch, X-Ray or similar monitoring tools. 
• Understanding of HL IT products and the container shipping business.

Technologies you’ll work with

• Python

• Scala

• AWS Lambda

• API Gateway

• SQS

• SNS

• EventBridge (including Pipes)

• DynamoDB

• S3

• PostgreSQL

• REST APIs

• CloudFormation

• Git

Client – why choose this particular client from the Jit portfolio?

Client is one of the global leaders in maritime transport – especially container transport. They currently operates a fleet of over 250 modern container ships that serve customers all over the world, connects more than 600 ports and transports several million containers annually.

Client’s IT department is responsible for developing and maintaining internal IT systems that are responsible for planning, monitoring and accounting for the company’s core business. The department operates globally within offices in various parts of the world – including, as part of the Gdansk office established in 2020.

About Jit Team

The Human Factor of IT – it’s not just a slogan, it’s a philosophy. The foundation of Jit Team is people, which is why we prioritise you. We employ over 770 experienced experts, to whom we offer developmental projects, a wide range of benefits, and a proprietary professional development programme. Together with clients from around the world, we create innovative IT solutions delivered by highly specialised and efficient teams.

Behind our maxim are also charitable and educational activities. We support schools, universities, and educational institutions by conducting workshops, running educational projects, sponsoring events, and donating learning equipment. We offer internships that help launch careers in IT. We support water rescuers and hospitals by providing the necessary equipment. We also support numerous charitable organisations helping people in need, children, and the elderly. We are a Polish company and we share what we have achieved over more than 15 years of activity. By supporting local initiatives, we contribute to the circulation of good energy.

Here’s how we get from first “hello”
to “welcome aboard”

You’ll meet with our HR team to discuss your experience, approach to software development, and teamwork. We’ll also verify your English language proficiency as part of the conversation. Then, you’ll take part in a technical interview focused on your skills and problem-solving mindset.

If both interviews go well, we’ll match you with a project aligned with your skills and expectations. You’ll then meet the client – this is where the final project-related decision is made.

Based on feedback and your preferences, we’ll prepare an offer tailored to your experience. We’ll agree on the project, salary, type of contract, and your start date.

We start with a short phone conversation to get to know each other. We’ll talk about your experience, career goals, and motivation, while giving you a chance to learn more about Jit Team and the role.

Depending on the role, you’ll complete a short recruitment task to showcase your skills. We’ll also verify your English language proficiency as part of this stage.

Next, you’ll meet your future Team Leader at our office. We’ll discuss your experience, ways of working, and how your skills match the role, while giving you a better understanding of the team and day-to-day collaboration.

If we’re a good match, we’ll prepare an offer tailored to your experience. We’ll agree on the salary, type of contract, and your start date. Welcome to Jit Team!

We believe a great workplace is more than a set of benefits. It’s about trust, long-term relationships, and an environment where people can do their best work.

Jit Academy

Share and gain experience. Jit Academy is a platform serving a mutual knowledge exchange. Lecture others and share your expertise or join the audience.

Jit Communities

Join the group of experts. We ensure constant growth, that’s why we keep building communities dedicated to mutual education.

Growth support

We value people who are looking to develop their skillset. We proudly finance a variety of courses and certifications so that you can gain new competencies.

Jit Summer Office

Gain access to the office located at the very beach in Chałupy. Jit Trailer awaits visits of the team members and their families.

Jit Boats

Cruise the bay thanks to the motorboat awaiting at the Yacht Park in Gdynia. Furthermore, there is a fleet of jet skis and kites located at the beach in Chałupy.

Recommendations program

Would you recommend any IT specialist we could hire? Share the contact and gain a bonus if we hire them.

Flexible work hours

Start the day without haste.
At Jit, we begin and finish the day of work within a certain time frame, in stead of fixed hours.

Bonuses for content creators

We provide bonuses to those willing to participate in industry events as public speakers, and to content creators writing articles for our blog.

Mental health support

Mental health is fundamental. Take advantage of psychologists and psychotherapists’ support and reach for psychoeducational content on the wellbeing platform

Up-to-date equipment

We provide our teams with high-quality gear necessary to work. Choose between MacOs or Windows and work the way you prefer.

Teambuilding events

Meet new, interesting people. We’re dedicated to building human relations and often host informal events that bound our team members.

English lessons

Classes conducted for small groups, lectured
by our teachers, guarantee rapid results.

Private healthcare

Take care of your wellbeing. Members of Jit Team, gain access to a wide range of medical plans provided by Medicover or PZU.

Gym membership card

We provide Multisport and Medicover Sport gym cards so that you can improve your physical condition.

Life insurance

Increase your safety. No matter the form of employment, we provide life insurance plans to our colleagues.

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