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Senior Back -End Engineer

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We are looking for a Backend Java Engineer to join our team and help design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services that support critical business applications.


In this role, you will be responsible for building robust and efficient solutions, ensuring code quality, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our software development practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and international environment.


The role combines backend development, software engineering best practices, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance.


Responsibilities:


Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java frameworks such as:



  • Quarkus

  • Spring Boot


Ensure application reliability, performance, and scalability across all environments


Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the software development lifecycle


Apply software engineering best practices to:



  • Develop high-quality code

  • Improve maintainability

  • Increase development efficiency


Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application issues



  • Conduct root cause analysis

  • Perform post-mortem activities to prevent recurrence


Monitor and optimize application performance and resource utilization


Support the evolution of backend architecture and future technical decisions


Ensure code quality through:



  • Automated testing

  • Peer code reviews

  • Clean Code principles


Collaborate with:



  • Developers

  • Architects

  • Product Owners

  • Managers

  • External stakeholders


Ensure timely delivery and alignment across distributed teams


Participate in production support and incident resolution activities when required


Requirements:


3+ years of experience in a Backend Software Engineering role


Strong knowledge of Java fundamentals, including:



  • Collections

  • Classes

  • Interfaces

  • Enums

  • Inheritance

  • Exception handling


Hands-on experience in the design, development, and operation of scalable backend services using:



  • Quarkus

  • Spring Boot


Solid understanding of:



  • Databases

  • Transaction management

  • Data persistence concepts


Experience ensuring code quality through:



  • Automated testing

  • Code reviews

  • Clean Code principles


Strong experience in:



  • Performance optimization

  • Troubleshooting production environments

  • Root cause analysis


Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills


Ability to work with:



  • Autonomy and ownership

  • Proactivity and leadership

  • Collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


Strong presentation abilities


Team-oriented attitude


Fluent English proficiency (mandatory, minimum B2 level)


Nice-to-have:


Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field


Experience with cloud environments (preferably Azure)


Knowledge of containerized applications and microservices architectures


Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices


Familiarity with Agile methodologies


Experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments


Strong focus on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement


If this sounds like you, share your CV with us and let's talk!








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