Senior Platform SRE

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience managing people or teams.
• 3 years of experience leading projects.
• 3 years of experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with or technical knowledge of data warehouse internals, including SQL query optimization, columnar storage formats, or large-scale distributed database design.
• Ability to debug, optimize code, and to automate routine tasks.

About The Job
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. SRE ensures that Google's services—both our internally critical and our externally-visible systems—have reliability, uptime appropriate to users' needs and a fast rate of improvement. Additionally SRE’s will keep an ever-watchful eye on our systems capacity and performance.

Much of our software development focuses on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure and eliminating work through automation. On the SRE team, you’ll have the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale which are unique to Google, while using your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis and large-scale system design.

SRE's culture of intellectual curiosity, problem solving and openness is key to its success. Our organization brings together people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage them to collaborate, think big and take risks in a blame-free environment. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow.

To learn more:
check out our books on Site Reliability Engineering or read a career profile about why a Software Engineer chose to join SRE.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team and be responsible for products globally, providing technical leadership to key projects and empowering and developing teams to do the same.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Poland: zł480000 - zł492000 (PLN) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities
Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Lead a team of Software/Systems Engineers on projects for users and be directly responsible for uptime.
• Own end-to-end availability and performance of key services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence. Automate response to all non-exceptional service conditions.
• Lead by example, mentor the team and establish credibility through quality technical execution.
• Manage on-call rotations across continents, using a follow-the-sun model.
• Design, write and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency and efficiency of Google's services.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .

We specialize in IT architecture, designing cutting-edge solutions that shape our clients' IT landscapes.
Do you have several years of experience in Software Defined Data Center
and Telco Cloud environments
?
Do you have a proven track record as an IT Architect
seeking new, exciting challenges? Do you thrive in an agile, innovative environment and enjoy working with top-tier technologies?

Join our team of experienced
Cloud Architects
, take on responsibility in customer projects, and help design automated data center
and telecommunications
solutions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Recording and analyzing customer requirements in the VCF / SDDC and Telco Cloud environment.
• Creation and coordination of architectural concepts.
• Conducting strategy workshops and consulting with regard to architecture and design.
• Creating implementation roadmaps based on the strategic decisions made.
• Overseeing the implementation of designed solutions.
• High-end troubleshooting.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• At least 3 years of experience with VMware Telco Cloud Platform.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of Software Defined Data Center (Example: VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, VCF).
• A portfolio of projects in the areas of Telco Cloud Platform.
• Very good knowledge of technology and architecture: SDN networks, Telco VNF and CNF, RAN.
• Good knowledge of NSX AVI (Advanced Load Balancer).
• Very good knowledge of Kubernetes solutions: Tanzu or OpenShift.
• Knowledge of automation and orchestration solutions: vRO, Terraform.
• Confident appearance, analytical-conceptual skills, ability to work in a team and customer orientation.
• Confident handling of Linux and Windows systems.
• Experience in dealing with IP networks.
• Fluent English or German (fluent Polish is a plus).

It’s a Plus If You

• Have hands-on experience with HCI solutions such as VMware VCF.
• Have experience with backup, DR solutions - e.g. Site Recovery Manager.
• Have experience with VMware network solutions such as NSX.
• Have experience in data center automation (Ansible, Terraform, Powershell...).
• Can work according to the recommendations of ITIL.

What You Can Expect

• An employment contract or B2B agreement—you choose the best option for you.
• Salary range: 16,000 – 24,000 PLN.
• Work on international, innovative projects.
• A great team atmosphere.
• Real opportunities for growth and skill enhancement, including access to training and certifications in the latest technologies.
• Work in a remote model.

WHAT IS BOX?
Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU?
At Box, our platform powers the secure management and movement of content for millions of users worldwide. As a
Senior Software Engineer, Backend,
you'll join one of our
core platform engineering teams
responsible for
building
and
operating
the critical infrastructure
behind
authentication
, secure access, content transfers, and enterprise collaboration.

Depending on business needs and your experience, you'll join a team focused on either:

• Device Security – building secure access services, trusted device infrastructure, authentication, identity, and enterprise security capabilities.
• Storage Clients – developing the large-scale backend services powering uploads, downloads, file synchronization, email integrations, and collaboration across Box's global storage platform.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop new backend features focused on high scale and performance.
• Design and implement auto-scaling solutions for microservices.
• Solve challenges related to distributed systems at scale.
• Measure system performance; identify bottlenecks; optimize accordingly.
• Build internal tools supporting testing automation, deployment pipelines & product support.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across geographies (Poland & USA).
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
• Contribute code reviews ensuring quality standards are met consistently.
• Participate in our on-call rotation, available at all times while on-call to help respond to and triage any issues that arise.

We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience building backend systems.
• Strong Java/Scala development experience in production environments.
• Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Strong understanding of system reliability, scalability, performance, and software architecture.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
• Comfortable working in mature production environments with high quality standards.
• Experience with Kubernetes and at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering teams.
• Fluent in English.

Percentage of Time Spent:

• Coding: 50%
• Documentation: 10%
• Bug Fixes: 30%
• Meetings: 10%

Methodology:

• Agile management: Scrum
• Issue tracking tool: Jira
• Knowledge repository: Confluence
• Code reviews: GitHub Enterprise
• Version control system: GIT

**Benefits:

Check out the overview of the**
benefits and additional perks offered at Box.

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week, with a focus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation.

For details on how we protect your information when you apply, please see our Personnel Privacy Notice.

For more details on how Box Poland protects your information, please see our Supplemental Personnel and Candidate Privacy Notice.

Project info:

A large-scale, highly complex initiative focused on the development and maintenance of core internal systems. The project ensures seamless communication and integration between various backend components responsible for critical, high-volume travel and transactional operations.

Key Functional Areas:

• System Integration: Facilitating robust and efficient communication between internal microservices and proprietary components.
• Booking & Ticketing Lifecycle: Supporting core transactional flows, including ticket reservations, refunds, and exchanges.
• Search & Optimization: Powering backend algorithms designed to find and generate the most optimal flight connections.
• Financial Calculations: Handling complex pricing engines, fare structures, and diverse cost-assessment calculations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and gRPC services.
• Develop solutions deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with QA, SRE, and Product teams.
• Participate in CI/CD processes, deployments, and production support.
• Provide support during release cycles, including smoke testing, manual validation.
• Troubleshoot issues using logs, metrics, and monitoring tools.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building microservices, REST APIs, and gRPC services.
• Hands-on experience with GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of GitHub, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring.
• Basic scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Experience with WireMock and performance testing.

Must possess a legal work permit in Poland

Benefits:

General benefits

• Hybrid work model combining office & remote work
• Attractively located office with collaboration spaces
• Onsite parking space for employees
• Referral program with financial bonus
• Life Insurance
• Budget for development (including language courses and others), clear career path with the possibility to gain experience in international environment
• Access to internal Learning Platform with multiple trainings oriented for professional growth

Lifestyle benefits:

• Access to MyBenefit platform (Multisport included)
• Team Building activities
• Charity initiatives
• Working environment promoting diversity and inclusion

Health benefits:

• Private medical care - Platinum Package