Senior Java Backend Developer

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to join our agile, cross-functional team and play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-quality services. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with product owners and fellow engineers to shape technical solutions, influence architecture decisions, and help turn business needs into robust, secure applications.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate within an agile cross-functional team, closely working with the product owner to outline products and strategies

- Design application architectures and establish technical solutions for the provided services

- Work closely with other software engineers in a friendly and collaborative environment

- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security requirements

- Advocate for continuous improvement in development processes and technologies

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a focus on Java programming

- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience

- Deep knowledge of object-oriented programming principles (OOP, OOD, SOLID), algorithms, data structures, and design patterns

- Proven experience in working with Java frameworks, with a special emphasis on Spring

- Demonstrated ability to implement and execute different automated testing strategies

- Familiarity with relational database concepts and interactions (SQL, RDBMS)

- Exposure to high availability solutions and understanding of SaaS/PaaS models

- Knowledge of service deployments using Docker and Kubernetes containers, including a general understanding of Kubernetes components

- Ability to use AI tools effectively to accelerate delivery, reduce repetitive work and explore solutions faster, while staying accountable for architecture and code quality

- Fluency in written and spoken Italian, ability to read and communicate in English

Nice to have skills:

- Basic knowledge of PHP and the ability to work with its frameworks

- Working knowledge of Helm charts

Salary Range: 34,297€ - 48,995€ gross yearly

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