Java Software Engineer Central Europe

Zoolatech; Central (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoolatech, a leading premium retail brand with a strong technology organization, seeks a software engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable services.

You will collaborate with local and partner teams, implement Java/Spring Boot REST/GraphQL services, and apply security best practices while leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Kafka.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java/Spring Boot and comfortable designing REST/GraphQL services.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, and AWS services.
• Understanding system design principles and integration with other components.
• Knowledge of security coding practices and secure system fundamentals.
• Familiarity with IT concepts, issues, trends, and best practices related to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and collaborate with local and partner teams.
• Test all scenarios and ensure quality standards.
• Identify performance issues; apply knowledge of security coding practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IT concepts, issues, trends, and best practices as they relate to the discipline.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of needs of a major line of business and related applications.
• Be proficient in Java/Spring Boot and design REST/GraphQL services.
• Have practical experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, and AWS services.
• Understand system design principles and integration with other components or systems.

Skills

Java / Spring Boot

REST / GraphQL

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS

Security best practices

System design

Python scripting

GCP

Job description

Join a leading premium retail brand, with over 350 stores across the U.S. and Canada and annual revenues exceeding $15 billion. As part of its technology organization, engineers apply scientific, mathematical, and social principles to design, build, and maintain products, devices, systems, and solutions. These innovations enable exceptional customer experiences while fulfilling core business needs. The role carries functional-level scope, responsibility, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design and collaborate with local and partner teams;
• Test all scenarios and confirm to quality standards;
• Identify performance issues; apply knowledge of security coding practices and secure system fundamentals (e.g., cross-site scripting, security certificates);
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of information technology concepts, issues, trends, and best practices as they relate to the discipline/practice;
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of specific needs of a major line of business and the related set of applications, systems, or functions;
• Be proficient in Java/Spring Boot and comfortable designing and implementing REST/GraphQL services;
• Have practical experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, and AWS services;
• Understand system design principles and be able to think through integrations with other components or systems.

Core Skills

• Cloud: AWS (GCP experience is a plus)
• Streaming & Messaging: Kafka streaming / REST APIs

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Confluent Cloud
• Basic knowledge of Python for scripting or tooling