Senior Software Development Lead

Role Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Kotlin (preferred) and Java.
• Build and operate microservices architectures for scalable and resilient systems.
• Develop and optimize high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Integrate with PostgreSQL databases and ensure efficient data modeling and querying.
• Implement and manage event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and production issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer (6+ years).
• Strong proficiency in: Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with: PostgreSQL and Kafka or other messaging/streaming platforms.
• Experience building high-throughput, distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and service integration patterns.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud environments is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• Docker
• Java
• Kafka
• Kotlin
• Microservices
• Postgres

Benefits

• We value your time and lifestyle preferences, so you can choose whether you want to work entirely remotely or from our offices in Cluj-Napoca, Oradea and Bucharest.
• Access to learning through our internal platform
• Percipio.
• Private health insurance is provided by Medicover.
• Work from home fixed monthly budget.
• A monthly budget you can use to purchase flexible benefits through the Edenred Benefit platform.
• Sports benefit: We encourage you to have a healthy lifestyle. We'll reimburse you within budget for your favorite sporting activity: whether it's football, climbing, gym or other sports.