Łukasz Kajdan
Łukasz Kajdan

Senior Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead

Open to offers · Member since 3 Nov 2026
Location
Lublin, Poland
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am a senior engineering leader with 10 years of experience architecting web systems, leading distributed teams, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions for global financial institutions.

I specialize in PHP and JavaScript ecosystems, including backend API development, modern frontend applications, CMS platforms, and scalable web architecture. I also have growing expertise in Python and AI-driven automation.

I have led cross-functional engineering teams of more than 10 people across multiple time zones in Europe and APAC. I establish effective engineering practices around CI/CD, code reviews, testing, technical communication, and delivery standards.

My experience includes complex integrations between banking modules, financial APIs, CMS frameworks, and external systems. I focus on performance optimization through caching, query tuning, CDN configuration, and resilient high-availability environments.

I enjoy building practical internal tooling and automation that reduces deployment time and manual effort. I am also active in the WordPress community as an organizer of the Lublin WordPress Meetup.

I am based in Lublin, Poland, and have extensive experience working remotely with international teams and stakeholders.

Skills

23 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Experience

Career history

Lead Developer / Senior Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead Standard Chartered Bank

Led engineering for a global financial institution, reporting to senior management in Singapore and coordinating delivery across distributed teams in Europe and APAC.

Orchestrated integrations between banking modules, CMS frameworks, and financial APIs. Improved platform performance and stability through caching, query tuning, and CDN optimization, while establishing CI/CD and code-review standards for teams of more than 10 engineers across four time zones.

Implemented AI-driven workflows and Python automation to reduce manual operational overhead.

Senior Developer Standard Chartered Bank

Worked as a senior developer on critical applications for a global financial institution, collaborating directly with international stakeholders and presenting high-impact functionality demonstrations.

Resolved complex system errors through structured debugging and rigorous testing, helping maintain application stability. Built internal Python and Bash tooling that reduced deployment cycles and improved delivery efficiency.

Programmer Packhelp

Engineered and optimized system functionality for a global e-commerce platform operating in a hyper-growth environment.

Focused on scalability, reliable feature integration, and seamless platform evolution to support business growth.

Programmer Frontkom

Developed robust web applications for demanding international clients and agencies while working remotely across Norway and Portugal.

Focused on frontend optimization, scalable CMS architectures, and dependable implementation of web platform features.

Programmer Kerris Group

Delivered end-to-end development projects as part of interdisciplinary agile teams in Lublin.

Collaborated with colleagues across disciplines to implement web solutions and support project delivery.

Programmer MUV

Owned the full development lifecycle for a core project, covering full-stack development, DevOps, infrastructure setup, automation, and frontend implementation.

Integrated external systems and built secure, high-availability environments using modern web technologies.

Programmer Bitcent

Delivered software solutions across multiple concurrent projects, providing full-stack development support and technical troubleshooting.

Contributed to system integrations and helped maintain reliable technical delivery across diverse client requirements.

Education

Learning history

Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology completed in Warsaw, Poland.

High School in Zwoleń

High School, English Profile Class

Completed high school education in an English profile class.

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