Backend Engineer, HRCS AI Engineering

Job Reference #

BR

City

Kraków, Wroclaw

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you ready to lead backend engineering for AI-powered HR solutions? Do you want to influence how UBS builds intelligent, secure, and scalable systems for its global workforce? At UBS, we re‑imagine the way we work, the way we connect with each other – our colleagues, clients and partners – and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative.

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to:

• drive the strategic design and evolution of backend platforms that enable AI‑powered HR solutions at scale — influencing how UBS attracts, develops, and supports its global workforce.
• apply a broad range of modern engineering practices, from analyzing user needs and developing new features to automated testing, deployment and observability.
• ensure the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of our solutions by applying our digital principles and implementing both functional and non‑functional requirements.
• build observability into our solutions, monitor production health, help to resolve incidents, and remediate the root cause of risks and issues.
• act as a thought partner to senior stakeholders, translating complex challenges into elegant, data‑driven solutions.
• share your knowledge openly, contribute to hiring and onboarding, and help shape a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering culture.

Your Career Comeback

We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Your team

You’ll be part of the AI Engineering team within the GOTO Group HRCS Technology organization. Our mission is to simplify and digitize the HR application landscape while delivering AI‑powered solutions that enhance the employee experience. Based in Krakow, Poland, you’ll work in an agile, autonomous pod alongside product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Your expertise

• Proven leadership in backend engineering, with expertise in designing and scaling enterprise‑grade systems using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud‑native technologies.
• Proficiency in REST API and GraphQL schema design.
• Experience with NoSQL data modelling (e.g. Azure Cosmos DB), data streaming (e.g. Confluent Kafka), and authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, MSFT EntraID).
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services (App Services, Azure Monitor, API Management).
• A collaborative communicator — you express ideas clearly in English and adapt technical content for diverse audiences, while working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers in agile settings.
• A strong commitment to quality, maintainability, documentation, and continuous learning.
• Hands‑on experience with AI frameworks (e.g. Spring AI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, TensorFlow) are a strong plus.
• Academic degree - a must have.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe. We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

How we hire

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Join us

At UBS, we know that it’s our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Report misconduct: If you are made aware of any of our employees or individuals acting on behalf of UBS engaging in acts of misconduct under the Poland Whistleblowing Act, you may report your concerns through