Senior Java Software Engineer

Location: Warsaw, Cracow, Gdańsk

Salary:
24 000 - 30 000 net PLN B2B
20 640 - 25 800 gross PLN Contract of employment

About Volt

Volt is revolutionising how people pay online, globally. Our technology frees consumers from cards by letting them ‘Pay by Bank’. It’s effortless. It’s lightning fast. It’s the future. For businesses everywhere, it’s transformative.

We’re already trusted by leading brands around the world, but the real-time revolution is only just beginning. Having raised $83.5m, we’re accelerating our mission of delivering real-time payments, everywhere. And that’s where you come in.

We need world-class talent to create a world where consumers pay, and businesses get paid, instantly. With headquarters in London and offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Kraków and Warsaw – and an all-star team already in place – we’re sure you’ll fit right in.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to make an impact working on the Power Grid project. It is our microservice project that manages connectivity between our core system and banking or partner networks with different APIs. You are joining a team where everything is possible. You will work on high load high availability containerized microservices written in Java.

What the role involves

• Develop software application using your extensive knowledge of Java 17, Spring Boot 3, PostgreSQL and associated technologies,
• Participate in software design meetings and analyse user needs to determine technical requirements,
• Write efficient, reusable and maintainable code, whilst adhering to coding standards,
• Apply object-oriented programming, relational database technologies and modern frameworks for optimum solution per specification,
• Work on high availability high load containerized architecture,
• Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimisation,
• Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary,
• Manage time appropriately and clearly communicate changes in effort or scope,
• Contribute to documentation where required,
• Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends.

Requirements

About you

• You have at least 4 years of experience in developing backend applications using Java,
• You have in-depth knowledge of Spring Boot framework and its ecosystems,
• You will be able to demonstrate experience working with PostgreSQL,
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP), programming principles and design patterns,
• You have experience in developing and working with microservices,
• You have been working in a CI/CD environment,
• You possess strong communication skills, ability to explain your decisions to the team in written and spoken English and Polish,
• Prior experience with Fintech products and Banking is more than welcome.

What happens next?

• Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview with our People & Culture representative. The video meeting will take about 45 minutes,
• Then it’s time for a technical interview! The meeting will be conducted by two Technical Recruiters and will last 1,5 hours,
• Our Chief Technology Officer/Heads of Engineering would also like to chat with you :) You can expect the meeting to last approximately 45 minutes,
• If successful, you will be given a job offer proposal.

Benefits

• We champion ‘extreme ownership’ – being not just the owner of your own tasks, but a key member of a team united by, and accountable for, common goals,
• During the week we mostly work remotely but for those who prefer to be in the office we arranged coworking spaces in Warsaw (Business Link Astoria) and Cracow (Loftmill),
• Every Thursday, our employees meet and enjoy working together at the Puro Hotel in Cracow, Gdańsk and Warsaw. There is always an opportunity to eat lunch together and grab some drinks after hours,
• Every occasion is a good reason for celebration; we organise Christmas parties and company retreats,
• We care about our employees’ health, so you will be provided with a Multisport card and medical insurance by Luxmed,
• We offer paid holidays (pssst...we will give you one day off extra for your birthday),
• In addition, once every two months on Friday we close down all comms at Volt - a digital detox. The whole business is officially ordered to take the day off!
• If you want to work in a company with a great, start-up atmosphere, you don’t have to look further :)

At Volt, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.

We believe in hiring for cultural add, embracing difference and fostering a safe space where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Our mission is to transform the payments industry and this is only possible through the power of our diverse and talented team.

Join us in making real-time payments accessible for all.