Senior / Lead Full Stack Engineer - JVM, Kotlin

Senior / Lead Full Stack Engineer - JVM, Kotlin Senior / Lead Full Stack Engineer (Remote) – Multiple roles Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, data engineering, and software engineering. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. As we scale our EMEA Engineering Operations, this role will partner closely with our UK leadership team and focus on supporting UK‑based clients. While you'll enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, you'll be closely aligned with our UK delivery teams and client stakeholders, ensuring time‑zone overlap and easier collaboration. Please note: You must be based in Poland with citizenship or full‑time working rights to be considered for the opportunity. The Role: As a Senior / Lead Full Stack Engineer at Simple Machines, you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking projects, collaborating closely with both our talented internal team and forward‑thinking clients. In this hands‑on role, you'll drive the development of sophisticated, scalable solutions across the full technology stack—from intuitive frontends and robust backends to powerful data pipelines and resilient infrastructure. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, this role offers the perfect platform for you to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities Responsible for design and technical development of backend services for a highly scalable marketing platform. Responsible for designing the APIs, applications, and infrastructure the team develops, and documenting the technical requirements and design for the client. Responsible for end‑to‑end delivery and support, including build, automation, deployment, and operations, for everything that is developed. Partner with client stakeholders and team members to gather business requirements, collaborate on design decisions, and translate them into technical and design requirements. Operate within an iterative delivery team using Agile delivery tools and practices. Hybrid remote and in‑person collaboration with the delivery team and client stakeholders. Requirements Skills & Experience Strong written and verbal English. A consultative approach to software development and software engineering. Core foundation in programming, especially in JVM languages (particularly Kotlin or Java). Experience designing and implementing data‑driven APIs. Exposure to frontend development (particularly React.js, Tailwind, Redux, TypeScript). Past project experience with large‑scale web services. Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud, Azure, etc. Infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) experience, such as with Terraform or CloudFormation. In‑depth experience with unit and integration testing, and test automation generally. Ideally TDD and/or BDD. Experience working with SQL databases in the context of implementing data‑driven APIs, and designing database schemas and queries to meet business requirements. Nice to Have A passion and proven background in picking up and adopting new technologies on the fly. Exposure to Scala, or functional programming generally. Exposure to DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases, such as Cassandra, HBase, BigTable, or Cosmos DB. Exposure to Git workflows, and the ability to tailor the workflow to project needs. Exposure to containerised application deployment using Docker, Amazon ECS, Kubernetes, etc. Benefits What We Offer in Poland: Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package. Join a fast‑growing team – 30% growth in the last 12 months. Health and Wellbeing Allowance: 6,129 zł allowance per year to be used for any food and non‑alcoholic beverages during business hours, healthcare, gym memberships, sporting goods and accessories, and any wellness appointments. Professional Development: 7,355 zł annual budget for training, courses, and conferences, with potential for additional funding. Certifications: 12,259 zł annual budget for certifications and related courses. Equipment Allowance: 6,129 zł for Poland team members, plus Apple MacBook Pro laptops and necessary accessories. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Industries: Non‑profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Simple Machines by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr