Java Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
Summary
Designs and builds scalable Java-based backend systems using Spring Boot, microservices, and event-driven architecture while maintaining high code quality and collaborating with DevOps for CI/CD deployments.
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At JUSTROCKET, we're assembling the brightest minds to create exceptional teams and an ecosystem of like-minded and execution-oriented experts.
About the project:
The Partner we are hiring for is a fast-scaling IT Company headquartered in Cluj, Romania.
Some more interesting project facts:
💡 International / cross-border team working closely together.
💡 Small team: influence team culture and the product.
💡 Freedom to take responsibility.
💡 Extensive product roadmap
Tasks
We are looking for a Backend Engineer who works independently and in a self-organized manner, enthusiastic about building scalable products and maintaining high code quality standards.
Besides this, your profile will include:
⏩ Design scalable solutions: Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability.
⏩ Deliver high-quality code: Implement Spring Boot applications following best practices in clean code, testing, and performance optimization.
⏩ Support modern deployment practices: Work closely with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications and integrate CI/CD pipelines.
⏩ Leverage event-driven architecture: Use events to build robust, asynchronous systems that support scalability and decoupled services.
⏩ Optimize data interactions: Design and maintain efficient relational database integrations that ensure data integrity and system responsiveness.
⏩ Contribute to strong engineering standards: Engage in architectural discussions, perform code reviews, and promote best practices.
⏩ Leverage AI code companions: Utilize hands-on AI code companions and intelligent development tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain code quality standards while staying current with modern development practices.
⏩ Mentor and grow the team: Provide guidance to junior developers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Requirements
You shall bring:
✅ 5+ years of experience in backend software development using Java 8 or above
✅ Full stack development experience with proficiency across backend and frontend technologies (angular or react)
✅ Strong proficiency with Spring Boot and the Spring framework ecosystem
✅ Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful microservices
✅ Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries and working with databases
✅ Working knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms
✅ Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, message-driven systems, and distributed systems
✅ Good understanding of Docker, orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins for automated build and deployment
✅ Fluent in English
Nice to have:
✅ German Language Skills
✅ Familiarity with performance tuning and monitoring Java applications
✅ Knowledge of security best practices in backend development
The general tech stack of the project is:
🖥 Java
🖥 Spring Boot/ Spring
🖥 Javascript (Angular, react)
🖥 REST API's
🖥 SQL
Benefits
We provide:
💪 Assistance in setting up the project/integrating with the team
💪 Guidance while onboarding
💪 Support in any aspect of your activities
💪 Other Perks & Benefits
💪 Possibility to work remote
💪 anything you are missing – let's talk!
Some final words...
Looking forward to meeting you for a (virtual) coffee or tea ☕️
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