Middle Software Engineer (Backend)

Kitopi is the world’s leading tech-powered multi-brand restaurant. With a mission to satisfy the world’s appetite, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space.

Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region.

As a leading food-tech business, Kitopi’s growth has been largely fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science,  artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today.

With over 4,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200 locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, and runs its engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, its robotics hub in Denmark, and its global customer experience center in Dubai, UAE.

We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience with commercial software development in the Java ecosystem at the same time understanding the business needs, to be able to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems. 

• has at least 2-3 years of experience with commercial software development  
• is a problem solver, whose solution toolkit is wide and not limited to only code   
• is a strong communicator, levering direct communication for ultimate efficiency  
• has a deep sense of ownership, can own a problem, lead the discovery, and deliver solutions  
• can work autonomously, but is also an effective team player  
• feels accountable for the deliverables  
• can define the trade-offs and justify the effort  
• has practical experience in applying agile methodologies  
• recognizes themself as T-shaped specialists or Product Engineer   

• Java 11 (however we work with the latest versions)  
• OOP  
• SpringBoot  
• Application integration with REST/JSON and messaging  
• Relational and non-relational databases  
• Tools and platforms supporting software development (Maven, Gitlab)   
• Methodologies and tools supporting the quality of developed software (tests, code reviews, CI/CD)  
• Diagnosing and solving production environment issues   

• Event-driven architecture  
• Kafka, Confluent Schema Registry  
• Docker, Kubernetes  
• AWS Cloud  
• DDD, Hexagonal Architecture  
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch 

• Working in the Tech Hub located in Kraków, Poland, you will be instrumental in elevating our software solutions to a whole new level of experience and reliability.  
• We thrive on close collaboration and catching up in person! We have a hybrid work policy with 2 days in the office.   
• Your role involves deep engagement throughout the development process, from delving into business requirements with the Product Manager, through implementation and delivery, to providing ongoing support for our solution in production.  
• We trust you to manage your time and priorities effectively, preparing solutions in manageable chunks over time.  
• Communication is paramount in our teams, so great interpersonal skills and a willingness to share knowledge are key to success. It's the glue that keeps everything working smoothly! 

• ESOP - Employee Stock Option Plan 
• You choose a form of employment (26 paid days off on B2B)
• Additional paid days off for volunteer activities
• U-Day - time for medical check-ups, examinations, or diagnosis
• Top-notch equipment: high-end MacBook Pro additional accessories
• Support for your development: 2 000 PLN growth annual budget available to every employee, internal initiatives: webinars/workshops, knowledge sharing sessions internal conferences
• Mentoring program 
• Freedom Day - time for things you are passionate about
• Free English classes
• Worksmile benefit platform (private medical healthcare, Multisport card, vouchers, etc.) 
• Life insurance 
• Wellbeing program (psychological care, physical health, and socializing activities)
• Referral bonus 
• Great office with fruit & snacks, social budget for every team & awaydays, and more!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

First, you apply and let our recruiters review your profile. After reviewing, you will receive a link to book a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you have been shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers. Depending on the scope of the role and the function, you may need to attend 2-3 rounds (which might include case study, role-play, trial, or live coding - this will be communicated to you in the initial conversation). Upon successful completion, your recruiter will get in touch with you to discuss the offer. We aim to take you through this process within 2-3 weeks.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work in the world, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. 

Kitopi is an equal opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. We celebrate our rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0 tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company where we're all proud to work for.

Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a “work from anywhere” policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you’re proud of. 

Tech-enabled and customer-obsessed, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.