Tech Lead Kotlin Backend

Summary

Join Masabi, a global leader in fare payment technology, as a Backend Kotlin Developer. You will build new features for our core backend services, working within self-organizing teams using agile methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse technologies and contribute to a complex, scalable system. The position is fully remote for candidates based in Poland. Masabi fosters a supportive and innovative environment, encouraging employee growth and development. We are driven by a mission to make transit fair and accessible for all.

Requirements

• A good command of the English language is required for this role, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and spoken English
• Experience in Kotlin development for backend
• Solid core programming skills in Kotlin and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies and domains
• Desire to implement quality software that operates at scale
• Ability to operate as part of a team that owns their piece of software and advise on the best shape of a new feature
• Open to adopting well-supported ideas and solutions, demonstrating a productive approach towards governance
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues and contribute effectively to team goals
• A proactive and driven mindset to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively

Responsibilities

• Build new features across multiple backend services central to our systems
• Work with diverse technologies and programming paradigms on complex and interesting challenges
• Operate as part of a team that owns their piece of software and advise on the best shape of a new feature

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java
• Experience with REST
• Experience with Git / Gradle / Maven / Artifactory
• Experience with Amazon tech (DynamoDB, EC2, S3, SQS, Kinesis, etc)
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with Spock/Groovy used for testing
• Experience with Fully cloud-hosted platform with Infrastructure as Code tooling(Terraform)

Benefits

• Fully remote model ONLY for candidates based in Poland
• Driven by Purpose – We believe travel should be effortless
• Encouraged to Accelerate – Masabi is growing, and our people drive their own development. Whether you’re taking the direct route or exploring new paths, we support your journey
• Advancing with Empathy – We put people first and foster a culture of learning, not blame. No matter your cargo, we share the load