Java Software Engineer

Luxoft; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Zurich seeks an experienced Java Developer to join a global engineering team. You will design and build microservices and enterprise applications, with a focus on scalable backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot, REST APIs, and automated tests.

You will work in a hybrid model (3 days on-site in Zurich), collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, and leverage Azure cloud services, CI/CD, and DevOps practices to deliver secure, performant software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience (Java 21+).
• Spring Boot 3.x / Spring Framework proficiency.
• JSF (Jakarta Faces) mandatory; JoinFaces/PrimeFaces/OmniFaces familiarity.
• Strong microservices architecture and REST APIs.
• Hibernate/JPA and SQL performance optimization.
• JUnit/Mockito for unit testing.
• Experience with IBM DB2, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL Server.
• Azure cloud services like App Services, AKS, Key Vault, Storage.
• Git, CI/CD, DevOps practices; Docker/Kubernetes.
• GitHub Copilot / AI-assisted development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices and enterprise applications.
• Build scalable backend with Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and automated tests.
• Optimize application and database performance.
• Contribute to Azure cloud-based solutions and DevOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in an agile environment.

Skills

Java 10+ years

Spring Boot 3.x

JSF (Jakarta Faces)

JoinFaces/PrimeFaces/OmniFaces

Microservices

REST APIs

Hibernate/JPA

JUnit/Mockito

SQL tuning

IBM DB2 / PostgreSQL / MS SQL

Microsoft Azure

PowerShell

Git & CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

IaC & DevOps

GitHub Copilot / AI-assisted

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Java Developer | Zurich

LUXOFT is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a global engineering team in Zurich.

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Work model: Hybrid — 3 days per week from the office in Zurich

Contract: Permanent, unlimited

What you’ll do

• Design and develop microservices and enterprise applications
• Build scalable backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs
• Write clean, maintainable code and automated tests
• Optimize application and database performance
• Contribute to cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Support CI/CD, DevOps, deployment, monitoring, and automation
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and cloud standards
• Work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams in an agile environment
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development in daily engineering activities

Mandatory skills

• 10+ years of Java development experience: Java 21+
• Spring Boot 3.x / Spring Framework
• JSF (Jakarta Faces) — mandatory
• JoinFaces / PrimeFaces / OmniFaces
• Microservices architecture
• REST APIs
• Hibernate / JPA
• JUnit / Mockito
• SQL and database performance optimization
• Experience with IBM i DB2, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL Server
• Microsoft Azure - App Services, AKS, Key Vault, Storage, Entra ID, Azure Monitor / Application Insights
• PowerShell
• Git and CI/CD
• Docker / Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• GitHub Copilot / AI-assisted software development