Senior Backend Developer

About The Company & Opportunity

Schibsted & Vend Polska is a joint venture between two leading Nordic entities - a major media house, Schibsted, and a dynamic marketplace leader, Vend. With over 300 software engineers in Kraków and Gdańsk, we provide high-quality technological solutions that support the operations and innovations of both parent companies.

At Schibsted & Vend Polska, we foster a culture of diversity, collaboration, growth, and psychological safety, where everyone’s voice matters, and innovation thrives.

Now, we’re expanding the Mobility domain, where we help users make smarter, data-driven decisions in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. From electrification to new mobility services and online transactions, this is your chance to help shape the future of the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology.

About The Role

As a Backend Developer in the Insight as a Product team, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain our data and insight products for end users.
• Experiment and innovate, integrating insights seamlessly into user experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to empower mobility users with actionable data.
• Work with a modern tech stack across backend, frontend, and AI solutions.

Your work will directly impact millions of users in the Nordics, helping them make better-informed decisions in a changing mobility landscape.

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Frontend: React, Next.js, Typescript
• AI/ML: Leveraging generative AI to create innovative user experiences

About You

What We’Re Looking For:

• Experience working as a developer with backend technologies.
• Strong skills in Kotlin or Java for backend services.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills, thriving in a diverse, distributed team.
• Curiosity and openness to experiment with data and AI to solve real-world problems.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with Kafka, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and GCP for scalable backend processes.
• React and Typescript or willingness to learn
• Interest in data-driven applications and modern cloud-based solutions.
• Willingness to explore new tools and approaches in a fast-evolving industry.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven impact: Be part of a team empowering users to make smarter, data-driven decisions in the mobility market.
• Innovation: Work on the automotive industry’s shift towards electrification, new mobility services, and digital-first solutions.
• Collaboration: Join a diverse, international team across Poland and the Nordics.
• Work–life balance: Hybrid setup with 2–3 days per week in our Kraków office, flexible hours, and family-friendly policies.
• Culture of growth: Learning Fridays, training budget, tech talks, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Well-being & sustainability: Access to mental health care, sports initiatives, and eco-friendly workplace actions.

Type Of Work

This role follows a hybrid work model. We expect team members to spend at least 2 days per week working from our Kraków-based office, with the flexibility to work remotely on other days.