Middle Software Engineer (Frontend)

Kitopi is the world’s leading tech-powered multi-brand restaurant. With a mission to satisfy the world’s appetite, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space.
Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region.
As a leading food-tech business, Kitopi’s growth has been largely fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science,  artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today.
With over 4,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, and runs its engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, its robotics hub in Denmark, and its global customer experience center in Dubai, UAE.
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience with commercial software development in the Typescript and React ecosystem at the same time understanding the business needs, to be able to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems. 

The ideal candidate:

• has at least 2 years of experience working with commercial software development 
• is a problem solver, whose solution toolkit is wide and not limited to only code 
• is a strong communicator, levering direct communication for ultimate efficiency 
• has a deep sense of ownership, can own a problem, lead discovery and deliver solutions 
• can work autonomously, but is also an effective team player 
• feels accountable for the deliverables 
• can define the trade-offs and justify the effort 
• has practical experience in applying agile methodologies 
• Is on grow path towards T-shaped specialist or Product Engineer 

Apply if you have solid experience with:

• ES2015 or newer 
• Typescript 
• React, Redux, React Testing Library, Styled Components or CSS Modules, 
• integrating frontend with backend using REST/JSON, 
• proposing visual solutions for given problems using HTML&CSS mockups (basics) 
• methodologies and tools supporting the quality of developed software (tests, code reviews, CI/CD) 
• diagnosing and solving production issues 
• good command of written and spoken English (B2+) 

Technologies we use (consider your skills in this area as nice-to-have) 
• ReactQuery 
• E2E testing with Playwright 
• Tools and platforms supporting software development (Gitlab CI/CD) 
• Figma for cooperation with Designers 

What you can expect?

• Working in the Tech Hub located in Kraków, Poland, you will be intrumental in elevating our software solutions to a whole new level of experience and reliability. 
• We thrive on close collaboration and catching up in person! We have a hybrid work policy with 2 days in the office. 
• Your role involves deep engagement throughout the development process, from delving into business requirements with the Product Manager, through implementation and delivery, to providing ongoing support for our solution in production. 
• We trust you to manage your time and priorities effectively, preparing solutions in manageable chunks over time. 
• Communicaiton is paramount in our teams, so great interpersonal skills and a willingness to share knowledge are key to success. It\s the glue that keeps everything working smoothly! 

Perks & Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Option Plan 
• You choose a form of employment (26 paid days off on B2B)
• Additional paid days off for volunteer activities
• U-Day - time for medical check-ups, examinations, or diagnosis
• Top-notch equipment: high-end MacBook Pro + additional accessories
• Support for your development: 2 000 PLN growth annual budget available to every employee, internal initiatives: webinars/workshops, knowledge sharing sessions internal conferences
• Mentoring program 
• Freedom Day - time for things you are passionate about
• Free English classes
• Worksmile benefit platform (private medical healthcare, Multisport card, vouchers, e