małopolskie / Kraków
Senior Software Engineer
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Kraków
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days/week in the office)
At Cognizant, we help global companies transform their digital capabilities. For this role, you will work directly from our client’s office in Kraków, joining a team responsible for business‑critical internal applications. This position is ideal for a strong Senior Engineer who wants to grow into a Team Lead and take on more ownership, mentoring, and decision‑making responsibilities.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with solid experience in Python, Angular, and cloud‑based environments, who is ready to step into a leadership‑oriented role. You will combine hands‑on engineering with guiding developers, improving processes, and ensuring the stability and performance of key applications.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Ownership- Develop and support Angular applications (Angular CLI, RxJS, component architecture) and backend logic in Python.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across frontend, backend, and Linux/Unix environments.
- Maintain and optimize cloud‑deployed applications (GCP, serverless).
- Support CI/CD, testing (Jasmine/Karma), and infrastructure operations.
- Act as a technical guide for developers; mentor team members on coding standards, troubleshooting, and best practices.
- Lead support engineers and full‑stack developers across global teams.
- Facilitate stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross‑team communication.
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, shape roadmaps, and prioritize work.
- Identify risks, manage escalations, and drive continuous service improvements.
- Build deep product knowledge and understand business workflows.
- Ensure deliverables meet SLAs and align with business goals.
- Contribute to documentation, best practices, and operational governance.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent experience.
- Several years in software engineering, technical support, or technical leadership roles.
- Strong skills in:
- Experience with CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins), code reviews, SDLC, and Agile.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Leadership mindset — mentoring, guiding teams, managing workload, and driving improvements.
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) is a plus.
What We Offer
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and cafeteria benefits
- Training programs and certifications
- Inclusive culture and volunteering opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Collaborative, innovative environment
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