IG Group

Senior Full Stack Engineer

IG Group  •  Kraków, PL (Hybrid)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Minimum compensation: starting from 22 000 PLN. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's experience and competencies.

So, who are we?

IG is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG – the future gets built here.

Your team

We are IG UK's Crypto product engineering team, having successfully delivered the company's #1 strategic priority - a fully licensed, FCA-regulated crypto trading platform launched in December 2025. We maintain elite engineering standards through cloud-native AWS architecture, comprehensive observability, and a culture of end-to-end ownership where engineers drive product outcomes, not just technical deliverables.

Your role in theTeam’s Success

Your primary responsibility will be to serve as the technical authority within your domainthe engineer that others turn to when facing their most complex challenges.You'lltackle complicated problems and features that require advanced technicalexpertise, with little to no supervision. Youwon'tjust write codeyou'llproduce it in challenging timescales whilemaintainingthe highest quality bar.You'llleverageAI-assisted development tools as a core part of your workflowwe expect engineers to actively embrace AI to multiply their impact.

We believe in "you buildit,you run it, you love it"and as a Technical Specialist,you'llnurture that mindset across the entire team.

Whatyou'lldo

  • Own end-to-end delivery of technically complex featuresfrom design through deploymenttaking accountability for performance, reliability, and engineering quality

  • Lead the implementation of architectural designs within your team, working closely with architects to translate vision into production-ready code thatactually worksat scale

  • Proactively discovernew technologiesand engineering practices that couldbenefitthe teamand champion their adoption wherethey'llmake a real difference

  • Remedy gaps in technical knowledge or engineeringbestpractices within your teamraising the bar across all aspects of software engineering

  • Mentor team members and actively shareexpertiseyou'resought out by others for guidance on all aspects of software engineering

  • Embrace the challenge of working on technologies and codebases thatyou'reunfamiliar withyou see new challenges as opportunities to grow

  • Work closely with theengineering managerto drive technical excellence and continuously improve engineering standards across the team

Whowe're arelooking for?

  • Solid software engineering experience with a proventrack recordof delivering complex technical solutions

  • Deepexpertisein your core technology stackyoudon'tjust use the tools, you understand them deeply. Expertise in Java is essential.

  • Battle-tested experience building andoperatinghigh-performance, mission-critical systemsyou'vedebugged production issues at 3am and designed solutions so they never happen again

  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools is expectedwe'relooking for engineers who see AI as a force multiplier, not a threat

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop other engineersyou get genuine satisfaction from helping others grow and raising the technical bar

  • Solid backend architecture chops: distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architectures, and API designaren'tbuzzwords to youthey'redaily tools

Whatyou'llneedfor this role

  • An ownership mindset that borders on obsessiveyou treat every system like you built it with your own money

  • An AI-positive mindsetyou see AI tools as amplifiers of engineering capability, not replacements, andyou'reexcited to push the boundaries ofwhat'spossible with AI-assisted development

  • Strong commitment to engineering excellence: TDD, pairing, code reviews, and continuous improvement are how youoperate, not boxes you tick

  • Intellectual curiosity that drives you to embrace unfamiliar technologies and codebasesyou see new challenges as opportunities, not obstacles

  • Strong English-language communication skills and the ability to work effectively in globally distributed, cross-functional teams

  • A keen interest in ongoing learning, both business and technicalyou'llgain deep understanding of IG's trading products and financial markets

  • Familiarity with financial services or trading platforms is highly desirable but not essential

  • Willingness toparticipatein on-call rotationbecause you build it, you run it, you love it

  • This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite, 2 days remote work) which requires supporting on an on-call rota

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

  • Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm

  • Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes

  • Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs

  • Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;

  • Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

  • Flexible working hours & hybrid working

  • Home office equipment reimbursement

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Private medical cover for you and your family/partner (Medicover)

  • Multikafeteria system (you can choose a multisport card, vouchers, etc.)

  • Life insurance (Generali)

  • Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture

  • Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning platform

  • Well-being events as well as Employee Assistance Programme

  • Summer picnic, New Year party and other social events

  • 3 additional days off a year - 1 to celebrate your Birthday and 2 for voluntary work

Learn more about the Perks here!

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!

Number of openings

1

IG Group

About IG Group

We’ve been at the forefront of trading innovation since 1974, taking on the challenge to deliver an unmatched experience for our clients and raise the bar for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Today, we’re a global fintech company incorporating the IG, tasty, IG Prime, Spectrum and DailyFX brands, with a presence in 18 countries across five continents – Europe, North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

We’re an organisation of positive problem-solvers, united and inspired by our purpose, which is to power the pursuit of financial freedom for the ambitious. Our award-winning products and platforms empower go-getters the world over to unlock opportunities around the clock, giving them access to over 19,000 financial markets.

Today, more than 400,000 clients call IG Group home.

IG Group Holdings plc is an established member of the FTSE 250 and holds a long-term investment grade credit rating of BBB- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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