WHO WE NEED

A very important requirement – knowledge of the German language and the presence of a work permit in Germany.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our team, working with a leading German company that provides innovative solutions for big businesses.
Our customer is a German company that offers solutions for its big customers to help optimize, simplify and scale their business. Our customer offers a comprehensive approach to services, thereby ensuring an optimal flow in the “IT ecosystem” of the corporate structure of its customers.

AS A SENIOR JAVA DEVELOPER, YOU’LL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable microservices using Java and a modern tech stack
• Apply Domain-Driven Design principles to ensure clean and maintainable codebases
• Integrate microservices with existing IT landscapes using asynchronous messaging via Kafka
• Implement data persistence using Oracle DB technology
• Leverage containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and orchestration
• Leverage CI/CD tools like Tekton and Flux for automated deployments
• Utilize monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana for system health insights
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using JavaEE, Quarkus, and unit testing frameworks like JUnit
• Perform API testing and contract verification with tools like Karate
• In-depth knowledge of JIRA, Confluence and Office products
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement technical concepts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a demonstrably equivalent level of practical experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Java Backend Developer
• Strong understanding of Java, object-oriented programming principles, and design patterns
• Experience with microservices architecture and Domain-Driven Design
• Proficiency in integration technologies like Kafka and REST APIs
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Tekton and Flux
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit and API testing tools like Karate
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in English for technical communication
• An intermediate level of German and the ability to communicate verbally in a proficient manner

ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WILL BE AN ADVANTAGE:

• Experience with Quarkus framework
• Experience with Oracle DB technology
• Experience in a cloud environment
• Experience with DevOps practices

CLIENT AND DOMAIN:

• Client: a development company
• Country: Germany
• Domain: Government project