HelloFresh is looking for a Backend Engineer to join our Data Management and Governance team. You will focus on building systems that ensure our data is organized, secure, and compliant with global regulations, working within an agile, cross-functional environment.
What You'll Do
- Take responsibility for the architecture, design, and deployment of microservices using DevOps practices and pair programming.
- Develop and maintain specialized tools for data encryption and the secure deletion of customer data in accordance with privacy regulations.
- Serve as a solution-oriented expert, collaborating with product owners, architects, and business intelligence teams.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of products, ensuring scalability and maintainability through modern technologies like Kubernetes and Istio.
- Advocate for and implement best engineering practices, including CI/CD, TDD, and Domain-Driven Design.
- Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions to elevate collective technical standards.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience with Kotlin, other JVM languages, or Golang, backed by a strong command of data structures and algorithms.
- Solid experience with frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and component-based architectures using React/Redux or NextJS.
- Proven track record of binding complex frontend and backend services together into seamless user experiences.
- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and deploying code within fast-paced, automated CI/CD environments.
- Deep understanding of both relational and document databases, alongside event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Ability to provide technical mentorship and share practical trends with cross-functional partners.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Kotlin, JVM languages, Golang, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Frameworks: React/Redux, NextJS
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Istio
- Data Systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Data Alliance, working in autonomous, cross-functional alliances that own a specific product or domain end to end.
Benefits & Compensation
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and product partners across HelloTech’s international teams, in a culture of active knowledge sharing.
- Build and operate modern systems at global scale, supporting 6+ millions of customers and complex supply chain operations.
- Drive best practices and influence architecture, design, quality, and ways of working in an autonomous, product-led setup.
- Drive decisions from problem definition to production, improving systems and enabling long-term scalability.
- Access to workspace at Warsaw Centre Point with modern facilities including showers, breakout zones, outdoor space, cycle parking, and refreshments.
Work Mode
This is a local position based in Warsaw.
HelloFresh is an equal opportunity employer.



