Merkur Versicherung AG

Senior Java Backend Developer (w/m/d)

Merkur Versicherung AG
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4 months ago
Graz, AustriaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop and take end-to-end responsibility for backend microservices and APIs across the software development lifecycle.
  • Build backend services using Java and/or Kotlin and contribute to sustainable, scalable software architecture.
  • Establish development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices within and across teams.
  • Ensure software quality through consistent automated testing.
  • Use CI/CD pipelines and GitOps processes and collaborate closely with the DevOps team.
  • Apply security and compliance practices in code using a shift-left approach.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous knowledge transfer.

Requirements

  • Completed technical education through HTL, a university of applied sciences, or a university, with a focus on software development, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Java and/or Kotlin, Spring Boot, SQL, and REST API design.
  • Experience developing productive backend systems.
  • Good understanding of modern microservice architectures and sustainable software design principles such as Domain-Driven Design, Clean Architecture, and design patterns.
  • Experience with automated testing strategies and frameworks.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps processes and their role in the software development lifecycle.
  • Basic understanding of container and Kubernetes environments.
  • Very good German and good English skills.
  • Team-oriented approach, strong quality focus, and willingness to participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge transfer.

Benefits

  • 38.5-hour work week with flexible working hours and no core hours.
  • Home office options.
  • Family-friendly policies, health promotion, sports activities, and workation.
  • Training through the Merkur Academy.
  • Events, product discounts, a ClimateTicket subsidy, and a meal subsidy in the company restaurant.
  • The minimum annual gross salary is €56,454.58, with actual pay determined individually based on experience and qualifications.

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