Senior Software Engineer (Java)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is hungry to deliver quality software at pace, by utilising the latest technology trends and modern Software Craftsmanship techniques.

Who are we?

We are a remote-first boutique software house company formed by a group of seasoned software experts (average experience in the team is 12 years). What connected all of us, despite a long-term relationship, is a passion for building Great Software that matters.

We believe in people, so this is why the key values of Shaped Thoughts are autonomy and trust. Our people have a real and direct impact on what and how we build things. We put extra effort into ensuring everyone can make a difference and grow among other experts.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience with Java or/and Kotlin

• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL

• Understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures

• Microservices experience

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)

• Automated testing (including acceptance tests, performance tests)

Nice to have:

• TDD, BDD practitioner

• Domain Driven Design knowledge

• AI-assisted software development experience

As a part of the team you will:

• Design, implement, code review, test and deploy a cloud-based systems

• Develop software from start to finish - you ship it, you run it!

• Work closely with senior stakeholders on identifying business requirements and shaping the product

• Deliver quality technical solutions that come from a robust design and clean architecture

• Build & improve software delivery process using latest tools such as Claude Code or Codex

How do we work?

• We work as a team - all people can freely exchange knowledge and tasks, that’s why we’re looking for strong team players

• We believe in continuous improvement (Kaizen mindset)

• We’re happy to share knowledge and spend time learning our domain and new technologies

• We value asynchronous communication for work, however we meet in person to improve our personal relationships

What do we offer?

• Being a part of a strong senior team with the ability to learn and exchange knowledge

• Remote first work environment

• B2B rate 170-200 PLN / hour dependent on your level of expertise

• Open bounded B2B contract

Recruitment process

It consists of the following stages:

• CV screening

• Tech screening (45 min)

• Live coding session (1h)

• Architecture task (1h)

At least one of the stages must be completed on-site in one of the major cities: Wrocław, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Warszawa or Gdańsk.

We actively encourage AI-assisted development in our daily work. However, during recruitment we want to assess your individual skills - please don't use AI assistance unless explicitly permitted for a given stage.

Tech stack

• Java
• AWS
• Microservices
• DDD