Senior Back-End Engineer
Summary
A backend engineer who designs, develops, and maintains scalable, high-performance Java services and APIs using Quarkus and Spring Boot, while ensuring code quality, optimizing performance, and supporting production incident resolution in a distributed, international team.
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!