Principal Engineer – Consumer & Merchant Experience

InPost Group

. Define architectural standards across the technology organization .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • PolandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and developing large-scale distributed systems, with a strong focus on architectural standards and cloud strategies. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and influence product direction while ensuring software quality and scalability.

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Large-Scale Distributed Systems DesignArchitectural Decision MakingAI Tools ProficiencyCloud-Native Architecture ExperienceEngineering Standards Establishment

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Hard Skills

Architectural Standards DefinitionSystem IntegrationScalability KnowledgeReliability KnowledgeObservability KnowledgeAPIs DevelopmentMobile Application DesignWeb Application DesignOn-Premises to Cloud MigrationPayment Systems Experience

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCross-Team CollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotChatGPTClaudeCloud PlatformsEvent-Driven Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

GCP Professional Cloud Architect

Industry Keywords

LogisticsE-CommerceMarketplace EnvironmentsCustomer-Facing ProductsTechnical Due Diligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define architectural standards across the technology organization
Identify and address systemic technical challenges spanning multiple domains
Shape engineering principles, practices, and technology standards
Contribute to the organization’s technology strategy for AI
Lead cross-team and cross-domain technical initiatives
Mentor Staff Engineers and help develop the next generation of technical leaders
Support technical due diligence related to strategic partnerships and M&A
Represent InPost in the engineering community through conferences, publications, and industry initiatives
Work with technical and business stakeholders to connect architectural direction with product needs
Define target architecture and help shape the north star technology roadmap
Own or guide global and cross-domain technical decisions and standards
Help drive the cloud journey and strategy for legacy systems
Work closely with Senior Engineering Directors, Principal Engineers, Senior Engineering Managers, product teams, and the CTO
Support customer-facing products across multiple markets while moving away from legacy solutions and maintaining product delivery and software quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale distributed systems
3+ years of technical impact beyond a single team, in a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Architect or equivalent role
Experience making architectural decisions with long-term impact across multiple teams
Strong engineering background and ability to engage in detailed technical discussions
Experience building customer-facing products and influencing their technical and product direction
Experience establishing engineering standards and mentoring senior engineers
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and large language models, such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply them responsibly within professional workflows
Experience working with public cloud and cloud-native architectures
Strong knowledge of scalability, reliability, observability, APIs, and system integration
Ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams and C-level stakeholders
Professional proficiency in English at C1 level
Experience in logistics, e-commerce, or marketplace environments
Experience with on-premises to cloud migrations
Experience designing large-scale mobile or web applications
Knowledge of security and data protection
Experience with payment, notification, or tracking systems, including event-driven and real-time architectures
Experience working in an international environment
Previous experience in a managerial role
Cloud certifications, such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect
Java is the preferred backend technology, though candidates from other backend ecosystems are considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and cross-functional environment, along with leading experts
Work and learn from a senior leader and their leadership team, expanding experience and exposure in the e-commerce and logistics industries
Increasing number of opportunities in several locations in Europe
Fulfilling careers with a range of benefits
Training opportunities for professional development
Excellent working environment
Flexible hours
B2B type of contract