Senior Java Developer

Role Overview

• This role exists to architect and ship the high-performance backbone of our platforms.
• You’ll help us achieve global scalability by owning the end-to-end delivery of resilient Java-based microservices and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.
• Design and evolve scalable microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Apply resilience patterns (Circuit Breaker, Bulkhead, Rate Limiting) to ensure systems thrive under pressure.
• Evaluate and select database strategies (PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Redis) based on specific performance trade-offs.
• Design event-driven architectures utilizing Kafka or RabbitMQ to handle real-time data flow.
• Own the full development lifecycle—from initial requirement elicitation to production release.
• Ship clean, maintainable, and highly efficient code that sets the standard for the team.
• Optimize application performance by profiling JVM internals and fine-tuning garbage collection.
• Unblock the release pipeline by automating testing and improving CI/CD workflows in GitLab.
• Enforce "Security by Design" and secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10) across all services.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing protocols, including integration, performance, and BDD.
• Identify and resolve complex production bottlenecks using monitoring tools like ELK or Datadog.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation that simplifies complex system designs for others.
• Mentor junior and middle engineers through high-quality code reviews and technical guidance.
• Partner with Product Managers and Delivery Managers to align technical roadmaps with business outcomes.
• Foster an Agile culture by actively participating in planning, estimation, and iterative delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial experience in Java development (Senior level).
• Mastery of Spring Ecosystem (Boot, Data, Security) and Hibernate/JPA.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems: Microservices, Event-driven design, and CAP theorem.
• Strong Database expertise: Proficiency in complex SQL, indexing strategies, and transaction isolation.
• Hands-on DevOps mindset: Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation.
• Solid Cloud knowledge: Experience building and scaling applications in AWS (preferred).
• Architecture fluency: Ability to explain design trade-offs and visualize systems using UML or similar tools.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• Docker
• Hibernate
• Java
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Microservices
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• SpringBoot
• SQL

Benefits

• Benefits Cafeteria — annual budget you allocate to: Sports
• Medical
• Mental health
• Home office
• Languages.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave + monthly childcare allowance.
• 20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, emergency time off.
• Remote-first + tech support + coworking compensation.
• Team events (online/offline/offsite).
• Learning culture with internal courses + growth programs.