Senior Java Developer

THRYVE; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who will build and own backend services with modern Java and Spring Boot. This role emphasizes strong technical influence, ownership, and collaboration within a remote-first environment. Ideal candidates will have significant Java experience, database knowledge, and a proactive mindset. The position offers real ownership and the chance to contribute to architecture and performance discussions, making it a valuable opportunity for professionals who value engineering quality and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java development, preferably with version 21 or later.
• Experience with complex data-driven systems and databases.
• Ability to collaborate proactively and take full responsibility for services.

Responsibilities

• Build and own high quality backend services using modern Java and Spring Boot.
• Take full responsibility for delivery, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Contribute actively to architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted engineering partner.

Skills

Strong Java experience, ideally Java 21 or above

Solid database knowledge

Positive mindset

Proactive collaboration

End to end ownership of services

Job description

My client blends deep engineering execution with a relentless focus on software quality and performance. They work as an embedded technical partner rather than a detached advisory firm, building high impact systems alongside their customers.

This is a role for engineers who want real ownership, strong technical influence, and the chance to shape modern backend architecture end to end.

What you will do

• Build and own high quality backend services using modern Java and Spring Boot
• Take full responsibility for delivery, performance, and long term maintainability
• Contribute actively to architecture discussions and technical decision making
• Work closely with teams as a trusted engineering partner, not just a consultant

Must have skills

• Strong Java experience, ideally Java 21 or above
• Solid database knowledge and experience working with complex data driven systems
• Positive mindset, proactive collaboration, and end to end ownership of services

Nice to have

• Event driven microservices experience, Kafka is a bonus
• CI/CD knowledge, DevOps or tooling experience is a plus

What senior means here

Senior engineers in this team are deeply involved in architecture, take full ownership of the services they build, contribute meaningfully in technical discussions, and maintain a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.

• Remote first, with Nürnberg as the team hub

If you want a role where engineering quality, autonomy, and technical depth are genuinely valued, this is an excellent opportunity.