Java Software Engineer

Trust In SODA; Essen; Remote; EUR 63.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An AI-focused tech company is seeking a Senior Backend Developer (Java) to drive a large-scale backend modernization and contribute to frontend migration projects. This fully remote role is ideal for someone with strong Java expertise and C1 German proficiency, offering the opportunity for project ownership in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5–6+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong Java backend development skills required.
• C1 level German proficiency required.

Aufgaben

• Develop scalable services using Java (v8+).
• Work with REST APIs, WebSockets, and messaging systems.
• Implement robust testing using JUnit and SonarQube.

Kenntnisse

Java

Backend Development

REST APIs

WebSockets

JUnit

SonarQube

German (C1)

English (B2+)

Tools

PostgreSQL

MS-SQL

Oracle

Svelte

Jobbeschreibung

Soda is proud to partner with a fast-moving, AI-focused tech company that's redefining how businesses engage with their customers through smart, multilingual automation platforms. As part of a high-trust, autonomous engineering team, they’re now looking for a Senior Java Developer to help drive a large-scale backend modernisation effort while contributing to frontend migration projects.

Role : Senior Backend Developer (Java)

Location : Fully Remote (Must be a German Resident)

Salary : up to €75k

• Please DO NOT apply if you do not speak min C1 German

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Develop scalable services using Java (v8+)
• Work with REST APIs, WebSockets, messaging systems
• Implement robust testing with JUnit and SonarQube
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS-SQL, Oracle)

Frontend-Minded (20%)

• Support migration to modern Svelte frontend
• Provide onboarding or technical guidance to team members new to Svelte

What We’re Looking For :

• 5–6+ years of professional experience
• Strong backend development background in Java
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Svelte is a plus
• German language proficiency (C1 minimum) and strong English (B2+)
• Previous experience working independently or in freelance / consulting environments is a big plus

This is great opportunity for a skilled backend developer who enjoys variety, project ownership, and working in a mature, engineering-driven environment that values both collaboration and independence.

Apply now to learn more or refer someone in your network! : )