We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Engineer for our engineering team in Leipzig, who enjoys solving complex and interesting problems. The right person for this role has solid Backend engineering experience and knows Java and Spring Framework very well. This role is all about hands-on, high-quality coding for high-performing and highly available distributed systems. Since you’ll be part of a cross-functional team, experience with React Redux frontend technologies is very important but not decisive.
Here's a little taste of your challenge :
- Share ideas for new features and collaborate with our product management — be creative. Your ingenuity and commitment matter to us!
- Create and nurture complete functional groups from frontend to backend, while having an eye on the platform’s scalability and security;
- Develop, implement, test, and demonstrate new features within an agile process;
- Understand how to improve usability, performance, and quality assurance.
Who are you?
- You have a degree in computer science, engineering, or an equivalent practical qualification.
- You have at least 6 years of experience in Java Backend software development, in a service-oriented environment.
- You have excellent knowledge and experience with Java (8+), Spring (Boot), HTTP, API design, SQL databases, and UML.
- You are an expert in software testing, with a strong focus on automation (TDD experience is a big plus).
- You have experience in developing microservices.
- You have good knowledge of Apache Kafka.
- You have experience with DevOps and are familiar with service monitoring tools (a plus).
- You are curious, eager to get things done, and driven to further develop yourself. You enjoy being challenged and have fun while doing your job. You are a strong communicator with very good written and verbal English skills.
What can you expect?
- An adventure in software product development within a rapidly growing company. A business unit of a globally renowned brand and various opportunities for your professional development.
- Being part of a team of expert developers and contributing to building and adapting technology for the Webfleet Solutions Service Platform.
- Working with brilliant minds. Learn from your colleagues — pioneers and experts who are changing the world.
- Experience different cultures. Our colleagues come from all over the world, with diverse nationalities.
- Additional benefits include:
- Annual leave days.
- Work from home up to 3 days a week.
- Euros gross to set up your home office.
- Chance to work abroad for some working days per year.
- Birthday off and volunteering time off.
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Access to Gofluent platform to learn new languages.