Java Backend Developer & Systems Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Developer & Systems Engineer to join our dynamic platform team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, developing core libraries, and defining best practices for our development stacks within a microservices environment. You will work directly with a team of +/-10 engineers using Agile Scrum methodologies to deliver robust, scalable backend services and ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

JAVA BACKEND DEVELOPER & SYSTEMS ENGINEER

ROLE:

• Develop and maintain backend libraries and services using Java 17 and Spring Boot 3 within a microservices architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of Keycloak.
• Write Dockerfiles and Docker Compose configurations for containerization.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines for CI/CD processes using Groovy, ensuring automation and quality.
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters.
• Implement automated testing strategies, including unit tests, end-to-end (E2E) tests, and other automated tests.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible.
• Handle installation and configuration of tools such as Jenkins and OpenStack instances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define best practices for cloud infrastructure and development stacks.
• Continuously improve the development and deployment processes.
• Development and deployment of services that use Kafka

PROFILE:

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with database querying, and optimization. Ideally PostgreSQL or Oracle.
• Proficient in writing Dockerfiles and using Docker Compose for container management.
• Solid experience with Git version control.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins pipelines, continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD).
• Good experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Proficient in software testing practices: unit testing, E2E testing, and automated test writing.
• Strong skills in pipeline automation and general infrastructure configuration and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation tasks, including: Installing and configuring Jenkins.
• Configuring OpenStack cloud instances.
• Installing and managing Tableau.
• Ability to work effectively in an agile scrum team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture design principles.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms.
• Experience with security best practices in authentication and authorization.
• Knowledge of Java, Python and Bash

JOIN US! 

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees.
• Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success.
• Our people contribute to a more secure world. 
• Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength.