Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Spring)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring framework to join their distributed team, working fully remotely. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance server-side applications and APIs that are critical to our client's operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence within a remote-first environment . You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product owners, and QA teams to deliver robust and innovative software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade backend services using Java and the Spring Boot framework .
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for reliability and efficiency.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to high coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile, remote setting to deliver high-quality software features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Strong proficiency in Java and extensive experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and a strong pension scheme.
• Access to continuous learning resources and support for professional certifications.