Senior Java Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Design, create, test, and troubleshoot backend services and APIs utilizing Java and Spring Boot.

• Take ownership of features throughout the entire software lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation, integration testing, and quality assurance.

• Convert client specifications into functional software—implementing enhancements, addressing defects, and clarifying requirements when inconsistencies arise.

• Generate designs that are easy to modify, allowing for quick and safe adaptation to new requirements.

• Develop and uphold automated tests (unit and integration) as a standard part of the delivery process, rather than as an afterthought.

• Create clear technical documentation, design notes, and user manuals on Confluence.

• Review the code of peers, mentor junior engineers, and elevate the quality standards of the team.

• Engage in daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings and planning sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

• At least 5 years of experience in Java development.

• Extensive experience with Java (version 17 or later) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

• Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), clean code practices, and RESTful API design and versioning.

• Proficient in SQL and relational database management, particularly with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.

• Practical experience in developing and maintaining services within microservices or distributed architectures.

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (such as JUnit, Mockito, or similar).

• Proficient with Git, code review processes, and Agile methodologies.

• Awareness of secure coding practices and an understanding of common security vulnerabilities in applications.

• Results-oriented, capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks, and comfortable navigating uncertainty.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift).

• Familiarity with identity and access management protocols (such as OAuth2 / OpenID Connect, Keycloak).

• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities