Senior AI Applied Software Engineer

The Job At Backbase, we don’t just deliver software, we redefine how people manage their finances. We are looking for a Senior AI Applied Engineer (Frontend) to join our P&P department in Kraków. You will join the team which sits at the core of Backbase platform: App, Design System and multiple other experiences By joining our team, you won’t just write code; you will design systems that impact millions of users across over 100 financial institutions worldwide. Meet the Job As a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer , you are a technical cornerstone of your squad. You will design and deliver complex features with minimal guidance, ensuring that the "experience" (Frontend) is performant, secure, and scalable. Full SDLC Ownership: Lead the entire lifecycle of digital banking products, from initial idea and architectural design to release and maintenance. Architectural Excellence: Improve system architecture and design components that integrate smoothly across APIs. Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to resource for your team, mentoring other engineers, conducting critical code reviews, and raising the bar for engineering standards. AI & Innovation: Use AI tooling to help you excel in the SDLC, from development to testing. API Mindset: Implement features and UI Components with a focus on scalability, and robustness and backward compatibility, with little to no disruption in the users’ upgrades. Collaborative Culture: Work in an agile model, collaborating with Architects, Product Managers, and UX Designers to align technical solutions with business needs. Who You Are Location: You live in Kraków or a nearby area and you are willing to work in a hybrid mode - twice per week from our office. Experience: You have 5-7+ years of professional experience building complex, high-traffic products. Frontend Mastery: Strong skills in Angular and TypeScript. You are proficient with RxJS and modern build systems (Webpack, Jenkins). Experience with Vue.js is a plus. Backend Exposure: While the daily work is heavily frontend-centric, prior exposure to of Java, Spring JPA/Hibernate, Maven, Microservices (Netflix OSS is a plus) and Cloud technologies is a welcome bonus, offering a great foundation for future fullstack growth within the team. System Design: You have a solid grasp of Enterprise Integration Patterns and can design systems that handle complex data flows between services. The "Senior" Edge: You don't just solve tickets; you identify gaps in tooling, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery. Communication: Excellent English (spoken and written). You can confidently explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and get buy-in for your architectural decisions. Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in Fintech or Banking is highly considered an advantage. What We Offer Growth: €1,000 annual self-development budget, a clear promotion path, and dedicated time for training. Rewards: Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus and referral bonuses. Hybrid Work: A flexible arrangement combining remote work with our vibrant Kraków office. Office Perks: Daily lunches, community breakfasts on Wednesdays, and high-end hardware (MacBook). Well-being: Private healthcare (Luxmed), Headspace app subscription. Culture: Integration events, flexible working hours, and a focus on healthy work-life balance.