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. We are a unicorn startup operating globally with roots in Dubai, but the Tech Talent Team is right there in Poland, Kraków.

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 the 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.

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 

Joining Kitopi and working with us means:

• Working in the Tech Hub located in Kraków, Poland, you will be instrumental 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.  
• We trust you to manage your time and priorities effectively, preparing solutions in manageable chunks over time. 
• Communication is paramount in our teams, so great interpersonal skills and a willingness to share knowledge are key to success. Its the glue that keeps everything working smoothly! 

Perks & Benefits:

• Expanded tech stack and no legacy code
• You choose a form of employment (26 paid days off on B2B)
• Additional paid days off for volunteer activities
• 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 (Kitopi Academy)
• mentoring program 
• Freedom Day - time for things you are passionate about
• free English classes with a native speaker
• Worksmile benefit platform (private medical healthcare, Multisport card, vouchers, wellbeing, etc.) 
• Life insurance 
• Wellbeing program (psychological care, physical health, and socializing activities)
• Referral bonus 
• Flextime and flexplace: adjust your daily schedule to your individual needs
• Possibility to work form Dubai
• ESOP - Employee Stock Option Plan 
• Great office with fruit & snacks, rented football pitch, social budget for every team & awaydays, and more!

What does the recruitment process look like?

1⃣ Phone screen with the People Team representative (ca. 45 min)

2⃣ Managers Interview (ca. 60 min)

3⃣ Technical Interview (ca. 120 min)

4⃣ Bar Raiser interview (ca 30 min culture match)