Java Backend Developer

📋 Description

• Work collaboratively with the team to design, develop, and enhance existing systems.

• Implement new features and improve the functionality of the current platform.

• Create solutions that support new products and user experiences.

• Maintain production systems and investigate the root causes of issues.

• Actively engage in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

• Ensure sufficient unit and integration test coverage.

• Contribute to code reviews and participate in technical discussions.

• Assist in architecture planning and system design activities.

• Communicate effectively and collaborate with distributed teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong grasp of OOP principles, design patterns, and software development methodologies.

• Over 5 years of experience in developing RESTful microservices and web-based systems.

• Proficient in Java 17+ (preferably JDK 25), Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals and software architecture.

• Experience with MySQL/RDS databases.

• Capability to write unit tests and adhere to TDD practices.

• Experience in Agile, DevOps, cloud-based, and product-focused environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Working hours: Early start (around **07:00–07:30 EET**) with a flexible afternoon schedule.

• **Nice to have skills**

• Experience with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch.

• Familiarity with AWS services (S3, Secrets Manager, SES, EC2).

• Experience with Swagger.

• Understanding of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT).

• Experience with Node.js and Express.

• Knowledge of Redis caching.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging projects that make a difference.

• Access to Udemy courses of your choice.

• Team-building activities, events, marathons, and charity initiatives to connect and recharge.

• Opportunities for workshops, training, and expert knowledge-sharing to promote growth.

• A clear career path.

• Absence days to maintain work-life balance.

• Flexible hours and work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day as you prefer.