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Java Backend Developer (Digital Hangar) (all genders)

  • Location: Gdansk
  • Employment level: Direct entry
  • Function: IT
  • Working time: Full time
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Shape the future of aviation tech at Digital Hangar! Join us to build impactful products for Lufthansa Group, harnessing cloud, DevOps, and AI-driven innovation - including AI agents and intelligent automation.

 

Tasks

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable Java-based backend services, microservices and REST APIs
  • Build reliable synchronous and asynchronous integrations in distributed systems
  • Take ownership of technical solutions, from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring
  • Analyze complex problems, evaluate technical trade-offs and propose improvements to existing solutions
  • Apply AI-assisted development tools and explore new approaches to software engineering
  • Collaborate proactively with engineers and other stakeholders in international, cross-functional teams

What do we welcome?

  • Azure and cloud-native services
  • Observability / OpenTelemetry
  • AI-powered applications, LLMs, RAG, MCP or AI agents
  • Experience with Agile and cross-functional product teams

Behind the scenes

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Welcome Onboard

Imagine crafting software solutions that touch every stage of the flying experience, used by over 350 airlines worldwide. At Lufthansa Systems, you'll innovate at the forefront of the aviation industry, developing solutions that make air travel safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for millions.  

Requirements

Who are you?

  • 4+ years of professional Java backend development experience
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and understanding of backend architecture
  • Practical experience designing backend solutions and making independent technical decisions
  • Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, REST APIs, sync/async communication
  • Experience with event-driven architecture (e.g. Kafka), containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD
  • Knowledge of clean code and engineering best practices
  • Hands-on with AI-assisted dev tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code); critical code review skills
  • Strong analytical thinking, ownership, and proactive communication
  • English B2/C1 
  • Hybrid work: 2 days/week in our Gdańsk office

What do we offer?

  • International environment and career development
  • Lufthansa Group benefits
  • Competitive salary (Senior: 12–22k PLN; Standard: 9–16k PLN gross, CoE)
  • Co-financed Multisport card, private medical care, life insurance
  • Training, clear growth paths, and real impact in small teams
  • Modern office in Oliwa, Gdańsk

About Lufthansa Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

Lufthansa Systems is a leading airline IT provider. Based on long-term project experience, a deep understanding of complex business processes and strong technological know-how, the company provides consulting and IT services for the global aviation industry. Over 300 airlines worldwide rely on the know-how of IT specialists at Lufthansa Systems. Its portfolio covers innovative IT products and services which provide added value for its customers in terms of enhanced efficiency, reduced costs or increased profits. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems has offices in 16 other countries.
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