Senior Product Backend Engineer - Poland

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dynamic backend engineer (Python), who is a self-starter, enjoys taking ownership, and can effectively manage tasks, projects, and problem-solve.

You’re a dynamic engineer who is an effective communicator and enjoys an environment of collaboration.

You want to have a big impact and like to push trends in web development in order to create a memorable experience across our brand.

What you will do
You will work with a talented team to continually iterate and improve the experience of our internal and external users.

You will be empowered to drive innovation by coming up with new and exciting ideas to creatively solve issues, as well as actively look for opportunities to improve the design and interface of our core web presence.

Responsibilities

Build scalable backend infrastructure using Python and Flask/FastAPI

Participate in designing customer-facing features and interact with clients

Implement, test, and document business logic

Enhance existing code by improving test coverage and code abstractions

Ensure observability and monitoring of systems

Partner with frontend team, product managers, designers to deeply understand the needs of our users

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

6+ years of professional software development experience as a backend engineer

3+ years of experience with Python

Extensive experience with REST APIs

Experience with cloud ecosystems

Experience with system design for distributed systems

Experience with CI/CD tools, Docker is a plus

Fluent in Polish with Advanced English skills (written & spoken)

Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills

Flexibility in adjusting working hours to meet the needs of the global and time zone-diverse team (urgent tasks or meetings may occur outside of regular CEST working hours)

Strong work ethic and commitment to completing assigned tasks and projects within established deadlines

Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills

Previous success in developing large-scale web application with a user-focus mindset

Why Focal Systems
Strong Values and Mission - We are a tightly-knit team with an ambitious mission and a strong set of core values, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception.

Exceptional Team - We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time.

We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art.

Outstanding Partners - We work with 10+ of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors.

What we offer
We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all of our employees.

We offer:
• Competitive Salary & Attractive Stock
• Paid Time Off 
• Team Retreats 
• Education grants