Extensive hands-on experience with Java-based backend systems in production; depth of experience usually gained over 6 years.
Solid Java knowledge and understanding of JVM internals
Excellent knowledge of relational database principles (preferably PostgreSQL)
Solid understanding of messaging concepts (preferably Kafka ecosystem)
Good understanding of concurrency concepts and principles
Good understanding of relevant security best practices
At least upper-intermediate proficiency in English
Would be a plus:
Expertise in multithreading and high-load systems
Deep understanding of Kafka internals and principles
Spring Boot 4 🔥
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
Test Containers
Locust for perf testing
ELK/Sentry/Grafana
Jira/Confluence/Slack/Bitbucket
Fresh, well-maintained codebase featuring high test coverage
Minimal bureaucracy and fast approval processes
Ability to work with highly skilled, passionate, and supportive teammates
Chance to make a global impact by contributing to projects experiencing exponential user growth
Responsibilities
Design and deliver clean, scalable, and testable Java-based backend systems with minimal supervision
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend, web, mobile, QA, and product teams
Take ownership of specific services or functional areas within our large-scale architecture
Leverage AI tools and assistants as integral parts of your development workflow—from system design to code review
Contribute to maintaining high test coverage, predictable production behavior, and seamless scalability
Drive engineering excellence through modern practices and continuous improvement
You'll be at the forefront of AI-driven engineering in a fast-scaling environment where your code directly impacts millions of users. Work with cutting-edge technology (latest Java, Spring Boot, GCP, Kubernetes) while enjoying full remote flexibility, generous leave, and real opportunities for growth. Join a team that treats AI as a core engineering tool—not an experiment—and where engineering excellence, speed, and meaningful impact are part of everyday work.
Benefits
Modern tech stack including Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Google Cloud Platform
Fresh, well-maintained codebase featuring high test coverage
Minimal bureaucracy and fast approval processes
Ability to work with highly skilled, passionate teammates