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Mobile Backend Software Engineer

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Tasks

  • Develop, design and maintain backend services for mobile applications using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Implement and evolve RESTful APIs ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

  • Own non-trivial features end-to-end, including design, development, testing, and deployment.

  • Integrate backend services with upstream systems (microservices, Mule, Salesforce, Azure services) across multiple environments and regions.

  • Collaborate with mobile developers, backend engineers, and product teams to ensure seamless integration.

  • Write clean, testable, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices.

  • Drive and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and maintaining high coding standards.

  • Troubleshoot and debug issues in backend services and API interactions.

  • Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture decisions, and backend standards.

  • Mentor and support junior engineers through knowledge sharing and code reviews.

  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, particularly in mobile backend technologies.

  • Proactively identify improvements to backend performance, reliability, and developer experience.

  • Provide clear communication on progress, challenges, and ideas for improving backend performance and reliability.

Requirements

Education

  • University or college degree with specialization in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent.

Experience

  • 3–6 years of professional experience in software development, with strong focus on Java backend development.

  • Hands-on experience with RESTful API implementation and backend system integration.

  • Experience with mobile backend systems is a strong plus.

Professional and Technical Competencies

  • Solid, hands-on knowledge of Java and strong experience with Spring Boot.

  • Understanding of RESTful API design principles and hands-on experience in building APIs.

  • Experience with Git (branching strategies, pull requests, and code review practices).

  • Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL; NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB, Redis, Cosmos DB) is a plus.

  • Understanding of system integration and working with upstream/third-party services.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong understanding of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Azure Entra ID).

  • Experience with GraphQL is a plus.

  • Experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.

Soft Skills

  • Proactive mindset with a positive attitude and a strong sense of ownership, and team mentality.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work, and security in development.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on customer-centric solutions.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for cross-functional collaboration.

  • Willingness and ability to mentor junior colleagues.

  • Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning, adapting, and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

  • Openness to work with different cultures across CEE.

What we offer

  • Work with an advanced and innovative tech stack.

  • Collaborate with multinational teams and projects across the CEE region.

  • Enjoy tremendous opportunities for continuous learning and growth in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  • Explore versatile career paths in a dynamically growing international organization at Local and Group level.

  • Gain cross-industry experience through our expanding portfolio of businesses (both within and beyond MOL Group).

  • Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values innovation and creativity.

  • Enjoy a hybrid work model: two days of home office and three days at the beautiful MOL Campus.

  • Access Medicover health insurance and an extensive benefit package, including an annual bonus and maximalized fringe benefits.

  • Participate in regular team outings and MOL family events.

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