Senior Software Engineer, Backend

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Czechia.

📋 Description

• Define the core intelligence of GraphAware Hume, our graph-based analytics platform.

• Develop APIs that facilitate intuitive user interactions with intricate data.

• Create secure and scalable access control systems for mission-critical settings.

• Manage workflows to automate graph analytics, inference, and real-time insights.

• Enhance application performance and collaborate with fellow engineers to guarantee seamless user experiences.

• Participate in architectural and technical design discussions with the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in backend systems (8+ years), with exposure to large-scale, complex applications and cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in Java, with a thorough understanding of modern software engineering principles, such as Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

• Expertise in advanced debugging and profiling techniques.

• Ability to write composable, maintainable, and testable code.

• Experience with Spring or similar frameworks, focusing on building secure, modular, and scalable APIs.

• Knowledge of designing data models, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ideally graph-based (Neo4j or similar).

• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and automated deployment workflows.

• Strong security awareness, with practical insights into secure software design and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP).

• Comfortable with remote team collaboration, utilizing tools and practices for asynchronous communication.

• Bonus points for experience with: Graph technologies such as Cypher, Neo4j, and knowledge graphs.

• Event-driven architectures, Kafka, or distributed systems.

• Cloud-native development, observability, and performance optimization.

• Experience with LLMs or integrating AI/ML into production systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first, results-oriented culture: Flourish in an environment where autonomy is balanced with accountability, and problem-solving takes precedence over rigid processes.

• True flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe with hours tailored to your lifestyle.

• Knowledge growth: Engage in challenging projects and collaborate with peers to enhance your skills.

• Global connections: Foster relationships through regular international team meetups.

• Competitive compensation: Benefit from regular salary reviews that acknowledge your growing contributions.

• Equity participation: Share in the company's success through our share scheme program.