Junior Backend Software Engineer closed

at OLX
  • Remote - Poland

Remote

Software Development

Entry Level

Job description

WELCOME TO OLX

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property24.

Join OLX and see how far you can go.

Join one of our cross-functional teams in Motors, Real Estate, OLX Classifieds or Platforms, working remotely from Poland.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, SREs, and product teams to build scalable, high-impact solutions, while reporting to an Engineering Manager who will support your growth and impact. We use Golang and Kotlin, modernizing systems as we transition from legacy PHP, deploying through GitLab CI/CD to AWS.

If you’re passionate about solving technical challenges and scaling cloud systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Who we are looking for:

  • A curious and eager learner who enjoys understanding how things work and is excited to take ownership of their work.
  • A developer with some experience or familiarity with software development, ideally in Golang, Java/Kotlin, or PHP, and an interest in working with databases and cloud technologies like AWS.
  • A problem solver who approaches challenges with a mix of technical thinking and a user-first mindset to build meaningful solutions.
  • A collaborative team player who is open to discussions, cross-team collaboration, and sharing knowledge with others.

What you will be doing:

  • Contributing to projects by writing code, participating in planning, and supporting the execution of technical tasks as you develop your skills.
  • Being an active team member, learning from others while delivering quality work and building confidence in your technical abilities.
  • Bringing fresh ideas and curiosity, exploring new ways to solve problems, and helping implement software solutions with guidance from the team.
  • Asking questions, sharing ideas, and gradually taking ownership of the product as you gain experience.
  • Working closely with product managers to understand user needs and help build impactful products.

Our hiring process:

  • Recruiter interview (30-40 mins)
  • Engineering Manager interview (45-60 mins)
  • Live Coding (~90 mins)
  • System Design (~60 mins)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!

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