Software Engineering Lead

Houst is the world’s largest short-let property management service, founded in London in 2015. We manage over 2,000 homes across 19 cities worldwide, helping hosts earn more while guests enjoy great stays.

Our tech team builds the tools that make this possible: automated listings, guest communication systems, pricing engines, and integrations with platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com.

We’re now looking for a Software Engineering Lead to guide our Kraków-based team, shape our technical direction, and keep our platform fast, reliable, and scalable.

Location: Kraków, Poland (remote with monthly office meetups)

Contract: B2B (25,000–27,000 PLN/month)

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable web apps using Python 3, React, React Native, Flask, and SQLAlchemy
• Design, implement, and optimise RESTful APIs to power platform functionality
• Set coding standards through CI, peer reviews, and automated testing
• Mentor junior developers and build a culture of learning and technical excellence
• Optimise and maintain databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Ops, Growth, CS) to shape new features
• Champion automation to improve scalability and efficiency
• Refine deployment pipelines to ensure smooth, stable releases
• Stay ahead of tech trends and apply them to improve Houst’s platform

Tools and Systems

• Languages & Frameworks: Python 3, React, React Native, Flask, SQLAlchemy
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis
• Cloud: AWS
• Workflow & DevOps: GitHub, Docker, CircleCI, Slack, Notion, Next Matter
• Other: Elastic Stack (ELK), G-Suite

KPIs

• API Performance: fast response times, high uptime
• Deployment Stability: smooth rollouts, minimal rollbacks
• Code Quality: clean, maintainable code, low bug counts
• Delivery: features delivered on time, sprint commitments met
• Team Development: positive feedback from mentees, growing skill sets

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience

• Strong background in RESTful API design and implementation
• Expertise in database management (PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Good grasp of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving skills and workflow optimisation mindset
• Experience designing scalable systems and improving UX
• Leadership skills with proven ability to mentor and guide a dev team
• You must have the full and unrestricted right to work in Poland, and registered as a B2B contractor

Benefits

• Fully remote role with bi-weekly office meetups in Kraków
• Chance to shape the technical strategy of a fast-growing proptech
• A collaborative, international team who value quality, speed, and innovation

Salary: 25,000–27,000 PLN/month (B2B)