Senior Java Backend Engineer

About the role

Build scalable backend systems for client products, owning the technical side of development within a collaborative agile team. The role covers the full lifecycle from gathering requirements through design, coding, testing and deployment.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust, scalable backend solutions using Kotlin or Java
• Take part in the whole development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment
• Own the technical aspects of development work and deliver high quality systems
• Mentor less experienced developers and share knowledge across the team
• Contribute to unit and integration testing with a test driven, shift left mindset

What they look for

• At least eight years of hands on software development, focused on Java backend work
• Deep grasp of object oriented programming and design patterns
• Proven experience with Terraform and Kubernetes
• Strong background in unit and integration testing plus test driven development
• Mastery of Git and CI CD pipelines, with Kafka and distributed systems experience
• Expertise in GraphQL Federation and Azure cloud environments, fluent English

Nice to have

• Experience with Spring Boot and similar backend frameworks
• Familiarity with agile ways of working

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Training budget and conference attendance with a self designed learning plan