Offer summary

Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in Java development (Spring) and distributed systems., Mastery of software architecture principles, including DDD, EDA, and cloud-native patterns., Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and managing containerized applications at scale., Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written..

Key responsabilities:

Define and execute the technical vision for your stream, aligning with the broader platform strategy.

Lead the design and implementation of distributed system architectures and modernization efforts.

Drive complex architectural discussions and make high-impact technical decisions.

Mentor and support senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

About Us

Kyriba is a global leader in liquidity performance that empowers CFOs, Treasurers and IT leaders to connect, protect, forecast and optimize their liquidity. As a secure and scalable SaaS solution, Kyriba brings intelligence and financial automation that enables companies and banks of all sizes to improve their financial performance and increase operational efficiency. Kyriba’s real-time data and AI-empowered tools empower its 3,000 customers worldwide to quantify exposures, project cash and liquidity, and take action to protect balance sheets, income statements and cash flows. Kyriba manages more than 3.5 billion bank transactions and $15 trillion in payments annually and gives customers complete visibility and actionability, so they can optimize and fully harness liquidity across the enterprise and outperform their business strategy. For more information, visit www.kyriba.com.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Principal Software Engineer to join our Platform Scalability Engineering Team based in Poland and France. Our team is dedicated to scaling our primarily monolithic application while facilitating the emergence of microservices by addressing cross-cutting concerns.
In this role, you will act as a technical leader, responsible for shaping and driving the technical vision for your stream. You will play a key part in architecting and evolving our distributed platform, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals for scalability, modularity, and reliability.
You will be expected to ramp up quickly in a complex, partially monolithic, partially microservices environment, navigating ambiguity to define clear paths forward. Your deep expertise will allow you to participate in and influence complex design strategies, lead the resolution of challenging technical problems, and foster technical excellence within your stream and across the organization.

Responsibilities

Define, communicate, and execute the technical vision for your stream, ensuring alignment with the broader platform strategy.
Lead the design and implementation of distributed system architectures, balancing legacy modernization with the delivery of new microservices and cross-cutting capabilities.
Drive and facilitate complex architectural discussions, making high-impact technical decisions and setting direction for others.
Identify, prioritize, and resolve deep technical challenges, including performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Serve as a mentor and technical reference for senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate across teams and functions, translating business objectives into actionable technical strategies and solutions.
Champion best practices in software design, coding, testing, deployment, and observability.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Java development (Spring) and distributed systems, with proven experience in technical leadership roles.
Mastery of software architecture principles, including DDD, EDA, modular design, TDD/BDD, and cloud-native patterns.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications at scale.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
Strong experience with legacy system modernization and large-scale system decomposition and integration.
Expertise in database design, deployments, and observability (alerts, metrics).
Effective day-to-day communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
High level of autonomy, proactivity, and ownership; strong engineering mindset and advanced problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Contract Options: Permanent contract (UoP) or B2B (including 25 days of paid service break)
Compensation: 20% yearly bonus and annual salary increase based on individual performance
Work Environment: Fully remote work with the option to visit our office in Warsaw, and flexible working hours
Equipment: MacBook Pro with M4 processor and 48GB RAM, or a comparable Dell with Windows or Linux
Productivity Tools: Access to AI tools like ChatGPT-4o, Copilot to enhance your efficiency
Professional Development: Access to Coursera, Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, and opportunities to attend conferences such as Devoxx
International Collaboration and Team-Building: Work with international software development teams and participate in team-building meetings and events

Additional Benefits for Permanent Employees

Tax Benefits: Creative work tax deduction (AKUP 80%)
Equity Incentive: Participation in our Equity Incentive Plan
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, sports, and life insurance, lunch card, and employee capital plan (PPK)

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