Staff Software Engineer - InPost Pay (f/m/n)

Your scope of work will cover 3 areas. 

I. Microservices Architecture:  

• Drive the design and implementation of microservices architecture. 
• Define best practices, standards, and guidelines for microservices development, deployment, and monitoring.  
• Collaborate with software development teams to design and build scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant microservices.  
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to development teams in adopting best patterns and practices.  

II. Technical Leadership:  

• Act as a subject matter expert on e-commerce platform architecture and related technologies.  
• Lead and participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables.  
• Shape a vision for the technical development of the entire domain (an area usually consisting of several to a dozen teams) 
• Collaborate with representatives from a dozen domains within the organization to jointly develop the technical development vision. 
• Propose and consistently implement the agreed solutions 
• Actively contribute to system design and hands-on work, including coding and incident management.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to cloud computing, microservice architecture, and DevOps.  
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including developers and infrastructure engineers.  

III. Collaboration and Communication:  

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including business units, Product Owners and Project Managers, to align technical solutions with business requirements.  
• Communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.  
• Work closely with global teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering and product delivery experience, with at least 3+ years as a Senior Individual Contributor position (Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Tech Lead, Architect or similar).   
• Strong background in algorithms and high-performance distributed systems  
• Hands-on experience with multiple tech stacks and expertise in Java
• Seasoned experience in multiple architectures, from Monoliths to Microservices to Serverless.  
• Experience in cloud infrastructure technologies (especially GCP and AWS) and past experiences with cloud migration.  
• Experience in the e-commerce domain.  
• Very good command of English (spoken and written).  
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and large language models (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity, accelerate development, and solve complex problems. 
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply them responsibly within professional workflows.

Openness to working in a hybrid model from our Kraków or Warsaw office once a week is required

Why Join InPost? 

• Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and cross-functional environment, along with leading experts. 
• You work and learn from a senior leader and their leadership team, expanding your experience and exposure in the e-commerce and logistics industries. 
•  InPost is a growing company that offers its people an increasing number of opportunities in several locations in Europe. 
• Fulfilling careers with a range of benefits for people and investing in providing training opportunities for their development. 
• You will feel a part of the InPost community that makes an impact on sustainability, convenient deliveries, and the circular economy every day. 
• Excellent working environment and flexible hours
• We offer B2B type of contract