Senior AI Applied Software Engineer
AI Summary
Designs and delivers complex frontend features for a digital banking platform, leading the full SDLC and mentoring engineers while integrating AI tooling into development workflows.
About this role
The Job
At Backbase, we don’t just deliver software, we redefine how people manage their finances. We are looking for a Senior AI Applied Engineer (Frontend) to join our P&P department in Kraków. You will join the team which sits at the core of Backbase platform: App, Design System and multiple other experiences
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 the "experience" (Frontend) is 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.
- Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to resource for your team, mentoring other engineers, conducting critical code reviews, and raising the bar for engineering standards.
- AI & Innovation: Use AI tooling to help you excel in the SDLC, from development to testing.
- API Mindset: Implement features and UI Components with a focus on scalability, and robustness and backward compatibility, with little to no disruption in the users’ upgrades.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in an agile model, collaborating with Architects, Product Managers, and UX Designers to align technical solutions with business needs.
Who You Are
- Location: You live in Kraków or a 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.
- Frontend Mastery: Strong skills in Angular and TypeScript. You are proficient with RxJS and modern build systems (Webpack, Jenkins). Experience with Vue.js is a plus.
- Backend Exposure: While the daily work is heavily frontend-centric, prior exposure to of Java, Spring JPA/Hibernate, Maven, Microservices (Netflix OSS is a plus) and Cloud technologies is a welcome bonus, offering a great foundation for future fullstack growth within the team.
- 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.
- Culture: Integration events, flexible working hours, and a focus on healthy work-life balance.
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