Java Backend Engineer (Cloud & Event‑Driven Systems)

Luxoft; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Gothenburg is seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to join a long-term cloud transformation initiative. You will design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring while ensuring high code quality. With a focus on scalability and reliability, this role requires strong experience with Kafka and CI/CD. Fluent English is essential, and candidates must be willing to work on-site. Enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an exciting tech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring application development.
• Minimum 6 years of professional backend development experience.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Solid experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring.
• Build and adapt integrations using Kafka and REST-based communication.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests.
• Ensure high code quality through peer reviews and CI pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with architects and product owners.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

Git

CI/CD

Linux

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jira

ArgoCD

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

Project description

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Backend Engineers to join a long‑term cloud transformation initiative. The assignment focuses on building and migrating backend services into a modern, internal cloud platform, with strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and event‑driven architectures. The work involves developing new data flows, modernizing integrations, and supporting business‑critical services with high availability and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring.
• Build and adapt integrations using Kafka and REST‑based communication.
• Work with message‑driven and event‑based architectures.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests.
• Ensure high code quality through peer reviews and CI pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with architects, product owners, and cross‑functional teams.
• Participate in sprint planning, demos, and technical reviews.

Skills

Must have

• Strong hands‑on experience in Java and Spring application development.
• Minimum 6 years of professional backend development experience.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Solid experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests.
• Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Ability and willingness to work on‑site in Gothenburg.

Nice to have

• Experience in large‑scale or distributed systems.
• Background in event‑driven or real‑time systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, ArgoCD, Grafana, Splunk.
• Experience with Protobuf, gRPC, or similar technologies.
• Experience working in international or cross‑functional environments.