Lead Software Engineer

SkyHive
SkyHive

Software Engineering

Posted on Oct 15, 2026
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be designing and delivering solutions that scale to meet the needs of some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the world. You will work with team members to understand and exceed the expectations of users, constantly pushing the technical envelope, and helping Cornerstone deliver great results. Working in an agile software development framework as a Scrum Lead, focused on development sprints and regular release cycles, you’ll own the complete technical delivery of the application and mentor juniors. Our modern Cracow office is located in the city center (5 minutes’ walk from Main Railway Station). We offer stationery, and hybrid work based on your own preference. In this role you will... Work in a global team, delivering SaaS software on private or public cloud. Lead various technical activities related to software development (design, code creation and review, CI/CD promotion, Level 3 support). Guide the team to select the most effective technical solutions to meet business requirements. Collaborate with the product team and the wider organization to plan, design, and scope new initiatives and features, and identify opportunities for enhancements Be responsible for the overall quality of the product, including test coverage, including unit, integration, and automated functional tests. Provide architectural direction and guidance for the initiative and the team. Provide guidance to other engineers and quality assurance staff to ensure our requirements for quality, security, scalability, and usability are met. Work independently with minimal supervision and provide leadership and mentorship to other software engineers. Last but not least you will have a direct impact on the final product, its quality and how it is perceived by customers. You’ve Got What It Takes If You Have / Are... 6+ years of Java, Ruby or C# development experience with a focus on microservices architecture Previous experience and proven track record of complex programming, preferable in Enterprise business Experience in leading a development of a feature or part of a product Deep understanding of Web Services software Working knowledge of AWS Cloud services Experience of working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Grasp of software design principles Excellent command of English, both verbal written Enthusiastic to start a career in an international company leading in e-learning and talent acquisition software industry A seasoned technical expert with a strong sense of ownership Eager to share your knowledge to the team of talented multidisciplinary software engineers An excellent communicator Understand both technology and product well Open minded, enthusiastic to take on new technical challenges and find effective solutions for requirements set by the market Open to self-development and continuous learning Are able to Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment Have consideration for privacy and security obligations