Full Stack Developer; Senior

Senior Backend Engineer (Java | Cloud | Microservices | Dev Ops)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and support scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems in a cloud-first, Dev Ops-driven environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on end-to-end ownership, from architecture and development through to deployment, monitoring, and support. You will play a key role in delivering mission-critical systems, collaborating with global teams, and driving continuous improvement through modern engineering practices.

• Extensive experience with Java (8/11+) and backend development best practices
• Proven track record building and supporting mission-critical systems
• Strong experience developing and maintaining RESTful web services
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or equivalent)
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
• Solid experience with Spring or Quarkus frameworks and Jakarta/JEE standards
• Strong experience with relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices

• Design and develop robust backend architectures aligned to business and technical requirements
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems
• Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and data-driven solutions
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and performance
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and business teams to refine and deliver solutions
• Contribute to system design decisions, evaluating and proposing alternatives
• Ensure high code quality, documentation, and compliance with development standards
• Support system deployments, maintenance, and operational readiness
• Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work within a full Dev Ops environment with global teams and partners
• Provide support on a rotational standby basis to ensure system availability

• Experience with Kafka or distributed messaging systems
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace)
• Experience with Git, Git Hub, and CI/CD tooling (Git Hub Actions)
• Agile experience and familiarity with Jira/Confluence
• Exposure to Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) in development workflows
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement experience
• German language skills or experience working in international environments
• Automotive or large enterprise systems experience
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Relevant 3-year IT or Computer Science degree
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience building and maintaining mission-critical Java systems
• At least 3+ years’ experience with RESTful services, cloud environments, and microservices architectures
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale backend solutions