Senior Java Engineer (m/f/d)

Xempus; España; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock option program

Company pension

Corporate health insurance

Hybrid work model

Training budget

Free drinks & fruit

Unpaid extra holiday

Descripción de la vacante

Xempus is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to strengthen our Java platform. You will own core components, understand and evolve a mature codebase, and shape our software landscape with scalable, well-architected services.

You will mentor peers and partner with product teams to deliver robust solutions. Join a leading insurtech with hybrid work, strong benefits, and opportunities to influence architecture across the system.

Formación

• 8+ years of Java development experience.
• Deep understanding of Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and standard libraries.
• Excellent software architecture knowledge, patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to understand large codebases and drive modernization.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of core components of the Java-based platform.
• Dive into the existing codebase to understand architecture, dependencies and business logic.
• Develop strategies for evolving and modernizing the software architecture.
• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable Java applications and services.
• Mentor engineers on architectural best practices and clean code.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into sustainable solutions.
• Drive initiatives to improve code quality, reduce technical debt and enhance system performance.

Conocimientos

Java development

Spring Framework

Software architecture

Refactoring

Herramientas

Spring Boot

Descripción del empleo

We are Xempus, Germany´s leading independent Software-as-Service (SaaS) platform for the management and distribution of pension, life and health insurance. Our mission: making pension, life and health insurance digital and understandable, efficient and accessible for everyone. Since 2007, we have been constantly working to drive the digitalization of the insurance industry. Here at Xempus, we believe that together we can make a difference – no matter where we are! Whether from one of our offices or from home – join us and together we create a more secure future for everyone!

The role

We're on the lookout for a Senior Java Engineer (m/f/d) with a passion for software architecture and a talent for navigating complexity. If you are an expert who not only writes excellent code but also excels at understanding, managing, and evolving large, mature codebases, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our software landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of core components of our Java-based platform
• Dive deep into our existing codebase to understand its architecture, dependencies, and business logic
• Develop and implement robust strategies for evolving and modernizing our software architecture
• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and reliable Java applications and services
• Guide and mentor fellow engineers on architectural best practices and clean code principles
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into sustainable technical solutions
• Drive initiatives to improve code quality, reduce technical debt, and enhance overall system performance

What we are looking for

• You have 8+ years of experience in Java development, including deep expertise with the Spring Framework (especially Spring Boot) and other standard libraries
• Most importantly, you have a proven ability to quickly understand and effectively manage large, complex codebases. You can see the "bigger picture" and derive architectural insights from existing code
• You possess an excellent, in-depth understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• You are a strategic thinker who can develop and execute long-term plans for code evolution and modernization
• You enjoy the challenge of refactoring and improving existing systems while ensuring stability and performance
• A solid understanding of databases, APIs, and the general software development lifecycle is a given
• We are agile – change is our constant. You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy contributing to the continuous improvement of our development processes

Why Xempus

• Join one of the leading insurtechs in Europe as it enters its next growth phase
• Find creative freedom and quick decision-making structures in a dynamic, innovative environment
• Opportunity to participate in one of the most generous employee stock option programs in the industry
• Very attractive contribution to the company pension scheme
• Corporate health insurance (600€ reimbursement of various medical and pharmacy costs per year)
• Work with a team of amazing colleagues with great team spirit (company parties, charity events e.g.)
• Have the option of hybrid working - for family friendliness and maximum flexibility in your everyday life. You can find out more here
• Broad range of personal & professional development opportunities: individual annual training budget, free courses, and a transparent career development model
• Various health offerings such as bike leasing and EGYM Wellpass
• Modern offices in a central location, including free drinks & fruit
• We offer you an option for an unpaid extra holiday in addition to your 30-day holiday entitlement per year