At Backbase, we don’t just deliver software – we redefine how people manage their finances. We are looking for a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer to join our R&D department in Kraków. You will join the team which sits at the core of Backbase platform: Entitlements. Handling complex problems related to Access Control, Approvals and Limits.
By joining our team, you won’t just write code; you will design systems that impact millions of users across over 100 financial institutions worldwide.
Meet the Job
As a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer you are a technical cornerstone of your squad. You will design and deliver complex features with minimal guidance, ensuring that both the "engine" (Backend) and the "experience" (Frontend) are performant, secure, and scalable.
- Full SDLC Ownership: Lead the entire lifecycle of digital banking products—from initial idea and architectural design to release and maintenance.
- Architectural Excellence: Improve system architecture and design components that integrate smoothly across APIs and microservices.
- Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to resource for your team, mentoring junior engineers, conducting critical code reviews, and raising the bar for engineering standards.
- AI & Innovation: Contribute to the evolution of LLM-based voice assistants and real-time personalization engines using OpenAI and ML models.
- Security-First Mindset: Implement "Entitlements" and fraud prevention services with a focus on non-functional requirements like security, scalability, and resilience.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a Pod based model, collaborating with Architects, Product Owners, and UX Designers to align technical solutions with business needs.
Who You Are
- Location: You live in Kraków or nearby area and you are willing to work in a hybrid mode - twice per week from our office.
- Experience: You have 5–7+ years of professional experience building complex, high-traffic products.
- Backend Mastery: Solid understanding of Java, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and Maven. Experience with Microservices (Netflix OSS is a plus) and Cloud technologies.
- Frontend Expertise: Strong skills in Angular and TypeScript. You are proficient with RxJS and modern build systems (Webpack, Jenkins). Experience with Vue.js is a plus.
- System Design: You have a solid grasp of Enterprise Integration Patterns and can design systems that handle complex data flows between services.
- The "Senior" Edge: You don't just solve tickets; you identify gaps in tooling, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery.
- Communication: Excellent English (spoken and written). You can confidently explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and get buy-in for your architectural decisions.
- Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in Fintech or Banking is highly considered an advantage.
What We Offer
- Growth: €1,000 annual self-development budget, a clear promotion path, and dedicated time for training.
- Rewards: Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus and referral bonuses.
- Hybrid Work: A flexible arrangement combining remote work with our vibrant Kraków office.
- Office Perks: Daily lunches, community breakfasts on Wednesdays, and high-end hardware (MacBook).
- Well-being: Private healthcare (Luxmed), Headspace app subscription, and a Work-From-Home allowance.
- Culture: Integration events, flexible working hours, and a focus on healthy work-life balance.
Skills Required
- Solid background in software development including design
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Experience in banking domain or Fintech products
- Solid understanding of Java, Maven, CI and CD
- Experience with relational databases
- Experience with Spring JPA / Hibernate
- Experience with microservices
- Experience with security, performance, scalability
- Solid understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns
What We Do
Backbase is a fast growing fintech software provider that empowers financial institutions to accelerate their digital transformation and effectively compete in a digital-first world. We are the creators of the Backbase Omni-Channel Banking Platform, a state-of-the-art digital banking software solution that unifies data and functionality from traditional core systems and new fintech players into a seamless digital customer experience. We give financials the speed and flexibility to create and manage seamless customer experiences across any device, and deliver measurable business results. We believe that superior digital experiences are essential to stay relevant, and our software enables financials to rapidly grow their digital business. More than 120 financials around the world have standardized on the Backbase omni-channel banking platform to streamline their digital sales and self-service operations across all digital touchpoints. Our customer base includes ABN AMRO, Bank ABC, Barclays, BPI, CheBanca!, Citizens Lightstream, Credit Suisse, Fidelity, HDFC, IDFC, KeyBank, Ila Bank, Me Bank, Navy Federal, PostFinance, RBC, RBS, Standard Bank, Societe Generale, Truist, U Bank and Westpac. Industry analysts Celent, Gartner, Forrester and Ovum recognize Backbase as an industry leader in terms of omni-channel banking platform capabilities, and award the company high marks for its deep focus on customer experience management and unparalleled speed of implementation. Forrester named us a leader in the Forrester Wave for Omni-Channel Banking and Ovum nominates Backbase as the market leading provider of next-generation digital channel banking platforms. Backbase was founded in 2003, is privately funded, with headquarters in Amsterdam (HQ Global) and Atlanta (HQ Americas) and regional operations in Boisse, Cardiff, Dubai, Kraków, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
