Senior Backend Engineer - Java

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java to join their talented, fully remote engineering team. You will be instrumental in developing and enhancing the backend systems that power their innovative applications, contributing to a high-performance, scalable architecture. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex challenges, collaborate with a distributed team, and significantly impact the company's technological direction. If you are passionate about writing clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code in a remote-first setting, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java and the Spring framework.
• Build and manage efficient, reusable, and reliable RESTful APIs .
• Implement security and data protection measures to ensure compliance and system integrity.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and deep understanding of the Spring Boot framework.
• Experience designing and developing microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday entitlement and excellent work-life balance.
• Access to extensive training resources and professional development programs.