Senior Java Backend Engineer: Cloud & Event-Driven

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

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.