InventYOU AB

Senior Java Backend Engineer

InventYOU AB Athens, Attica, Greece

Information Technology & Services · 11-50 employees

6 h ago
Remote java Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Greece
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About the role

Design and develop scalable backend microservices using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.x. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement event-driven solutions and manage containerized deployments in cloud-native environments.

What they look for

Java Spring Boot Microservices Apache Kafka RESTful APIs gRPC PostgreSQL Azure Cosmos DB Redis Docker Kubernetes OAuth 2.0 OIDC JUnit 5 Agile Cloud-native

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 5 years of backend development experience. Candidates must possess strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Full description

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain modern, scalable backend services. In this role, you will work with microservice-based architectures, event-driven systems, and cloud-native applications, using modern Java and Spring Boot while collaborating closely with DevOps and platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend microservices using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.x
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs with clear error handling and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
  • Develop gRPC services and clients, including Protobuf schema design
  • Build event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka
  • Integrate backend services with external enterprise systems
  • Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and RBAC
  • Develop and maintain data integrations using PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Redis
  • Write unit and integration tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, and Testcontainers
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams on containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Contribute to application modernization and Java version migrations
  • Participate in Agile development processes, code reviews, and continuous improvement
  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java, preferably Java 21
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot, including microservices, REST controllers, data access, and security
  • Experience migrating applications from older Java versions
  • Solid knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Redis
  • Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and role-based access control
  • Experience with automated unit and integration testing
  • Experience working within an Agile environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Confluent Kafka or Azure Event Hubs
  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Experience with enterprise integrations such as Salesforce or SAP ISU
  • Familiarity with cloud-native observability tools
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps

You will be a great candidate for us if you

  • Have strong hands-on expertise in modern Java backend development
  • Enjoy designing scalable microservices and event-driven systems
  • Have a strong focus on clean, secure, and maintainable code
  • Are comfortable working with cloud-native and containerized environments
  • Take ownership of technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Enjoy collaborating with engineering, DevOps, and platform teams

Why join inventYOU

  • Work with modern technologies including Java 21, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Azure
  • Contribute to modern cloud-native and microservices-based solutions
  • Work on challenging enterprise-scale backend systems
  • Collaborate with experienced software engineering and DevOps professionals
  • Continue developing your technical expertise through modern and challenging projects

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