Senior Java Developer (Remote)
Pragmatikeabout 5 hours ago
Bucharest, Romania or Barcelona, SpainSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using modern Java and the Spring ecosystem.
- Own software delivery from architecture and implementation through deployment and production support.
- Build and evolve microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems focusing on performance and reliability.
- Participate in solution design and architectural discussions across engineering teams.
- Diagnose production issues and implement robust long-term solutions.
- Collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Mentor developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
- Contribute to technical hiring and strengthen engineering standards.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience developing backend applications with Java.
- Strong expertise with Java 17/21 and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Micronaut.
- Experience designing and building microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of software architecture and scalable backend design.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure, including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry or Dynatrace.
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL and MongoDB.
- Experience with testing practices including unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Must be based in Portugal.
Benefits
- Work on modern cloud-native products used by global organizations.
- Take ownership of complex backend systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in a remote-first environment.
- Influence technical architecture and engineering best practices.
- Continue growing through challenging technical work and knowledge sharing.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in a mature engineering culture.