Ingeniero de Software Senior Backend (Java/Spring)

Placements24; Nice; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring. You will build RESTful APIs, work with microservices, and contribute to architecture and testing.

Hybrid role with opportunities for growth and involvement in architecture discussions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend development, strong Java/Spring experience, and familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, databases, and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

PostgreSQL

NoSQL DBs

REST APIs

Message Queues

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud

CI/CD

Git

Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology firm based in Mexico City , is seeking an experienced Ingeniero de Software Senior Backend to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems. This role involves working with Java and the Spring framework, contributing to the development of cutting-edge applications that power their innovative products. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for clean code, high performance, and distributed systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects in a hybrid work environment that balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology selection.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and extensive experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental insurance, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off. This hybrid role provides the flexibility to work from home several days a week while also fostering team collaboration in our modern offices in Mexico City . Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career advancement are abundant.