Junior Software Engineer – Early Career (Strong Problem solving & Coding Focus)

How we build softwareWe build systems that matter and we optimize for clarity, speed, and long-term maintainability.Small autonomous teams that own real product surfaces end-to-endHigh trust and high ownership from day oneProduction impact early - even as a junior engineerAI-assisted development as a default workflowStrong engineering culture focused on simplicity, correctness, and measurable outcomesWe prefer solving problems well over adding unnecessary complexity. Good ideas win regardless of tenure or hierarchy.What we valueStrong problem solving ability The ability to break down complex systems and find elegant solutions.Builder mindset You like creating things that people use.Intellectual curiosity You enjoy understanding how systems really work.Ownership You treat problems as yours until they are solved.Pragmatism You know when to optimize and when to ship.We value signals over credentials. Competition programming, open-source work, research, side projects or anything else that shows how you think.Technical EnvironmentOur stack evolves continuously, but currently includes technologies such as:Backend: Node.js, TypeScriptFrontend: React, TypeScriptMobile: React NativeInfrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, TerraformDeveloper tooling: modern CI/CD, observabilityAI-assisted coding environments built to scale (guardrails, rules, skills, subagents, spec-driven development)We invest heavily in developer productivity and continuously improve how we design and ship systems.CollaborationModel• Open source internal culture - contribute across different services and teams • Maintainer guidance rather than gatekeeping from senior developers • Cross-functional ownership of features from conception to deployment • Living documentation shared across all team membersWhy Junior Devs Love It HereSome reasons engineers choose to stay at Docplanner:Real scale Millions of users and thousands of healthcare providers across multiple countries.Interesting problems Distributed systems, search relevance, AI-assisted workflows, complex integrations.Exceptional teammates Work with talented people across disciplines who raise the bar for everyone.Fast learning curve You will work on real production systems very early.Meaningful mission Helping people live longer, healthier lives.RequiredStrong foundations in computer science Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, complexity, and core software engineering principles.Ability to build real software Comfortable working across the stack to design, implement, and ship features that solve real user problems.Strong problem-solving skills You enjoy breaking down complex problems and finding simple, effective solutions.Builder mindset You like turning ideas into working products and taking ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.Curiosity about users and problems You’re comfortable talking to users, understanding their needs, and iterating on solutions.High learning velocity You pick up new technologies, tools, and domains quickly and continuously improve your craft.AI-first engineering mindset You actively experiment with AI coding tools, agents, and new workflows, and are excited about reinventing how software is built.PreferredAcademic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another rigorous technical discipline.Competitive programming experience Participation in ICPC, Google Code Jam, national olympiads, Codeforces, or similar competitions.Evidence of building things Side projects, startups, open-source contributions, hackathons, or shipped products.Exposure to modern engineering workflows Experience working with collaborative development, continuous delivery, strong observability, and AI-assisted development practices.Let’s talk moneyA salary adequate to your experience and skills. Share options plan after 6 months of working with us.True flexibility and work-life balanceRemote or hybrid work model with or hub in Warsaw;Flexible working hours (fully flexible, as in most cases you only have to be on a couple of meetings weekly);20/26 days of paid time off (depending on your contract);Additional paid day off on your birthday or work anniversary (you choose what you want to celebrate).Health comes firstPrivate healthcareplan with Signal Iduna for you and subsidized for your family. Multisport card co-financing for you to have access to sports facilities across Poland. Access to iFeel, a technological platform for mental wellness offering online psychological support and counseling. We promote and embrace equal opportunities in our hiring process, and also every day at work. When you apply for our roles you receive equal treatment regardless of age, disabilities, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other dimension of human difference. If you require additional support in your recruitment process, we kindly enc