SENIOR JAVA BACKEND ENGINEER

April 16, 2024
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SENIOR JAVA BACKEND ENGINEER

location

Kraków/Hybrid, Poland

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Java Engineer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Poland. Our client is one of the largest food retailers in the world, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. The company carries out business through multi-format stores and online. It operates stores in various formats differentiated by size and range of products sold, including large, small, dotcom only, and one-stop. They offer fresh food, drinks, bakery, grocery, home and entertainment products, baby products, clothing, household appliances, frozen food, pets, health and beauty products, consumer electronics, and electrical goods. It also provides consultancy, retail banking, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the UK. The team is building a new product using an existing code base, combining new things with existing client solutions, tech stack, etc. They are creating new products on existing foundations. Tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Azure, Kafka, Couchbase, Grafana, JUnit 5, AssertJ, Mockito, ArchUnit, Awaitility, Testcontainers, GitHub.

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience delivering Java and microservices solutions.
  • Strong understanding of building scalable and maintainable applications.
  • Excellent knowledge of NoSQL database systems like Couchbase, MongoDB, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of Spring Boot or related frameworks, with a grasp of the underlying abstractions.
  • Familiarity with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit 5, Mockito) and automated testing practices.
  • Experience taking ownership of projects and problem-solving with unclear requirements.
  • Fluent English.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement robust backend services using Spring Boot and modern Java frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable microservices.
  • Ensure efficient data management.
  • Leverage event-driven architecture with Kafka for real-time data processing.
  • Implement comprehensive testing strategies using JUnit 5, AssertJ, Mockito, and other industry-standard tools.
  • Work closely with the team to set project direction, handle unclear requirements, and find solutions.
  • Proactively identify and apply design patterns to optimize code.

We Offer:

  • US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
  • Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
  • Annual performance appraisals.
  • Flexibility in workspace, either remote or in our welcoming office. 
  • Comprehensive medical insurance after one month.
  • MultiSport card with access to 2500 sports facilities all over Poland.
  • Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
  • Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.
  • 15 vacation days, 10 national holidays, sick leaves, family days off.
  • Educational activities reimbursement on the monthly basis.
  • Free webinars, meetups and conferences organized by Svitla.
  • Gifts for anniversaries, New Year and other holidays.
  • Fun corporate celebrations and activities.
  • Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

About Svitla:

Svitla Systems is a global trusted IT solutions company headquartered in California, with business and development offices throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Svitla is an outspoken advocate of workplace flexibility, best known for its well-established remote culture, individual approach to our teammate’s professional and personal growth, and family-like environment.

Since 2003, Svitla has served a wide range of clients, from innovative start-ups in California to mega-large corporations such as Ingenico, Amplience, InvoiceASAP and Global Citizen. At Svitla, developers work with clients’ teams directly, building lasting and successful partnerships, as a result of seamless integration with on-site processes. 

Svitla Systems’ global mission is to build a business that contributes to the well-being of our partners, personnel and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Join us!

If you are interested in our vacancy, please send your CV. We will be happy to see you in our friendly team :)

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