(Not just a) Junior Software Engineer

Location: Kraków, ul. Przemysłowa 12A (hybrid)

• Hi! We’re on the lookout for a (Not just a) Junior Software Engineer to join our team of ~60 problem-solvers in creating great products hand in hand with our abroad-based Clients. But most importantly, we hope to find a true colleague and friend who’ll enjoy facing everyday challenges, striving for technical excellence, and growing together.

• - 26 paid vacation days and additional sick leave for everyone

• - hybrid work model (2-3 days/week from the office) with flexible working hours

• - full-time or a part-time engagement of min. 24h/week

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  join a self-organized team working directly with one of our overseas Clients on a daily basis

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  become a consultant who gets a good grasp of the business side of the product or a technical problem, distills the right set of requirements, and thinks creatively about a solution

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  have a real impacton what we build and how we build it, and contribute to the growth of a high-performing quality-focused team, which relies on trust, shared responsibility, and self-organization

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  use different tech both: back and front end, since our tech stack varies from project to project – our most popular technologies are: Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, and Docker, but you might also come across Java and a few more

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  work on significant projects you will make a tangible difference in people's lives by contributing to either several EdTech or MedTech projects or perhaps become part of the unwavering success of a Big Data product around social media platforms. You’ll start off in one of the established projects, but the landscape of our incoming businesses is diverse, so you might have the opportunity to set foot on uncharted territory quite quickly

• Professional experience
  0.5+ years of experience in software development is a great start!

• university background
  a degree in IT/Computer Science or you’re currently a student in one of these fields

• English command (B2+)
  you have a very good command of English and feel comfortable using it on a daily basis

• coding skills
  you have acquired a decent knowledge of at least one programming language used in web development, enabling you to solve real problems, and you’re eager to get familiar with new technologies

• problem-solving skills
  you are in a constant search of "the why" of things, you are able to diagnose a problem, distill important information, connect the dots, and propose some technical solutions

• focus on quality
  you hold "clean code" practices at heart and take responsibility for the quality of solutions delivered; you’re happy to go the extra mile when an opportunity to make things a bit better comes your way

• understanding of algorithms
  you possess basic knowledge of algorithms and data structures

• relational databases & SQL knowledge
  you are familiar with the core concepts of relational databases and have knowledge of SQL of some flavor

• AI curiosity
  you keep up with the AI wave and experiment with AI tools in your daily work; you know when to lean on them and when to think things through on your own

• valid work permit
  you are legally authorized to work in Poland
  

• in for the long run
  you crave to develop complete solutions in direct partnership with our Clients and want to acquire consulting skills

• a great communicator
  you are able to walk others through your thinking process and convey your ideas and information in a respectful, concise, and easy-to-understand manner

• eager to learn
  you are a self-driven fast learner, eager to discover new things (some of which go beyond your technical skills), and master the ones you already know

• courageous and flexible
  you believe that a great software engineer makes smart choices to achieve great results – you don’t limit yourself to the roles, frameworks, or languages you already know, and you are not afraid to tackle both front and back end (in varying proportions)

• a true colleague
  you have some experience in working within a team and are great to collaborate with

• ready for responsibility
  you are not afraid of taking responsibility for the solutions delivered when equipped with the tools and knowledge

• curious and open-minded
  you’re eager to experiment and see opportunities where others don’t

• proactive and vocal
  you’re proactive and disruptive of the status quo, you don't shy away from sharing your ideas and proposing changes

• the knowledge around concepts, tools, and designs of web applications

• an understanding of agile and Lean methodologies for a seamless and adaptive workflow

• experience working directly with a client (especially US-based)

• up to 10% of your time dedicated to self-development

• English classes with native speakers

• laptop of your choice, which you’ll become a proud owner of after 30 months with u2i

• full-time or a part-time engagement of min. 24h/week

• flexible working hours / a month-long workation is fine, too :)

• hybrid work model (2-3 days/week from the office)

• 26 days of paid holiday per year and additional sick leave or special leave days with all kinds of contracts

• yummy breakfasts, a variety of snacks, and fully-covered lunches (which you can have delivered to the office, or you can enjoy a walk to one of your favorite restaurants nearby)

• Multisport card and medical insurance

• your personal Mentor or - as we like to call it - a Shepherd

• You get a message!
  It will take us up to a few days to review your application and get back to you in an email.

• Coding challenge
  If there is potential for a match, we’ll invite you to solve a few programming tasks on the Coderbyte platform. You’ll have around a week’s time to complete them.

• Video call
  If your solutions meet our criteria, we’ll invite you for a brief video call with Julia about your professional experience. 

• Let's chat
  If your solutions meet our criteria, we’ll invite you for a ~40 min remote chat with Julia and one of our developers, to get to know you a bit better and discuss your programming tasks.

• Final interview
  Should all go well, we’ll meet for the final step which is a 2,5h interview in our office with two developers from u2i. It will be divided into two parts. First, we’d love to hear more about your experience, and tell you a bit more about u2i. After a short break, we’ll jump into the technical part where you’ll have the chance to truly show off your skills.

• Feedback & final decision
  Regardless of our decision, we will make sure that you receive timely feedback during each stage of the process. If it turns out that we're a great match for each other then welcome to u2i! We'll be happy to start your onboarding shortly.

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