Back-end Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

Jobgether; Ireland; Remote; EUR 99,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation in USD

Flexible working schedule

Learning budget

Meaningful projects in tech

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced Back-end Engineer (Kotlin/JVM) based in Ireland to contribute to scalable SaaS solutions. You will own and shape services, APIs, and architectures across the JVM ecosystem, working in a remote-friendly, multicultural environment.

Expect collaboration with product managers and engineers to deliver high-performance software. Key activities include designing distributed services, implementing robust APIs, and enhancing test coverage while adopting modern cloud

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend experience.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and JVM-based backend development.
• Experience designing scalable SaaS backends and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of containerization, microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud computing.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, AWS services, Elasticsearch, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to development of SaaS backend solutions.
• Design and evolve software architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Build and maintain distributed services and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Write clean, well-tested code and maintain a robust codebase.
• Increase platform availability via architectural enhancements and optimization.
• Participate in code reviews and delivery process improvements.
• Apply agile practices and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

Kotlin

Back-end development

JVM

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JUnit

AWS

Elasticsearch

MySQL

Docker

OpenAPI

Terraform

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Back-end Engineer (Java/Kotlin) based in Ireland.

We are looking for an experienced Back-end Engineer to contribute to the development and evolution of scalable SaaS solutions. In this role, you will take ownership of impactful engineering projects, helping shape software architecture and build reliable distributed services and APIs. You will work with modern technologies across the JVM ecosystem, cloud infrastructure, microservices, and event-driven systems. Collaborating closely with engineering teams, product managers, and other stakeholders, you will help deliver high-quality software with a strong focus on performance, availability, and maintainability. This opportunity suits an independent, curious engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, sharing ideas, and contributing to a supportive, multicultural, and flexible remote environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead and contribute to impactful engineering projects involving the development and continuous improvement of SaaS solutions.
• Participate in designing, evolving, and improving the overall software architecture to support scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Design, implement, and maintain distributed services, backend systems, and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with engineers across teams and squads, as well as product managers and other stakeholders, to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, high-quality code and contribute to maintaining a robust and sustainable codebase.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Improve platform availability and maintainability through architectural enhancements, technology evolution, and continuous optimization.
• Participate in code reviews, refactoring initiatives, and improvements to integration and delivery processes.
• Apply agile development practices and contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented engineering culture.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and practical experience building backend applications with JVM technologies.
• Experience with other JVM languages, such as Java, Groovy, or Scala, is an advantage.
• Proven experience designing scalable software systems, ideally within a successful SaaS product environment.
• Good understanding of containerization, microservices, event-driven architectures, cloud computing, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of several relevant technologies, including:
  • Spring Boot and Hibernate.
  • JUnit and automated testing frameworks.
  • AWS services, including SES and Lambda.
  • Elasticsearch and MySQL.
  • Docker and OpenAPI.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
• Additional experience with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, SQS, and SNS is a plus.
• Knowledge of Terraform is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and approach technical challenges with creativity and initiative.
• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Advanced written and spoken English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in a remote and largely asynchronous environment.
• Comfortable working within a diverse, multicultural, and distributed team.

Benefits:

• Compensation paid in USD.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Non-Working Pay Days Policy.
• Dedicated learning budget.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and help drive positive change within the technology industry.
• Inclusive and supportive working environment that values technical skills, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Flexibility to develop your career regardless of whether your experience comes from traditional education or self-directed learning.