Engineering Manager with Java
Job description
Engineering leadership role at InPost, leading and growing a team of engineers and driving greenfield and large-scale projects from concept to production. The role combines people leadership, delivery management and hands-on technical leadership in Java and cloud-native environments.
At a glance
- Employment
- Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote · Poland
- Languages
- English – B2+
What you'll do
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, supporting performance and career development.
- Drive greenfield initiatives and large-scale projects from concept to production.
- Take ownership of new topics started from scratch and navigate ambiguity.
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery through effective planning and execution.
- Provide technical leadership in architecture and engineering best practices.
- Partner closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.
- Support the team through leadership and organizational change.
- Continuously improve and standardize development processes.
- Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of experience in software development.
- 2+ years of experience in people leadership.
- 2+ years of experience in project or delivery management.
- Strong technical background in Java.
- Experience in working within a containerised cloud-native environment (GCP/AWS).
- Very good command of English (B2+) in speech and writing.
- Experience with system design and modern engineering practices.
- Proven ability to lead change and build teams in evolving environments.
- Product mindset with end-to-end ownership.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and large language models (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity, accelerate development, and solve complex problems.
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply them responsibly within professional workflows.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Cloud certifications.
- Scrum Master or Product Owner certification.
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD.
- Exposure to security, compliance, or enterprise environments.
Benefits
You work and learn from a senior leader and her leadership bench, extending your experience and exposure in the e-commerce and logistic industry.
You will feel a part of the InPost community that makes an impact on sustainability, convenient deliveries, and circular economy every day.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and cross-functional environment along with leading experts.
- InPost is a growing company that offers its people an increasing number of opportunities in several locations in Europe.
- Fulfilling careers with a range of benefits and investing in providing training opportunities for people development.
- You will have the opportunity to get involved in developing the company's own product.
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About InPost
InPost has revolutionised e-commerce parcel delivery in Poland and is now one of Europe's leading out-of-home (OOH) e-commerce enablement platforms. InPost provides delivery services through a network of over 64,000 Automated Parcel Machines (APMs) and more than 30,000 pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) points across nine European countries, alongside to-door courier and fulfilment services for e-commerce merchants.
Key facts
- 1999
- e-commerce parcel delivery / out-of-home e-commerce enablement
- Founded in 1999 by Rafał Brzoska
- Network of over 64,000 Automated Parcel Machines (APMs)
- More than 30,000 pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) points across nine European countries
- Delivered 1.4 billion parcels in 2025
- Recognised for transforming parcel delivery economics in Europe through flexible, technology-driven solutions