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Senior Java Backend Developer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Germany

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

€65K - €80K / year

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Java Backend Developer

workidentity GmbH

• Contribute to migrating existing systems to a Kubernetes-based private cloud • Re-engineer existing systems toward modern architectures • Work closely with the software architect to implement functional and technical requirements cleanly • Develop high-performance backend solutions in the Java ecosystem • Integrate messaging systems and databases • Not just ad-hoc feature work, but structured refactoring and migration during live operation with a clear target vision

Job Requirements

  • Several years of Java experience (ideally 5+ years)
  • Java versions 17–25
  • Jakarta EE (JPA/Hibernate, JMS, REST/Web Services)
  • Experience with relational databases (Oracle preferred)
  • Messaging technologies (e.g., RabbitMQ)
  • Proficient with IntelliJ, Git, Jira & Confluence
  • Kubernetes, Helm, Quarkus & GraalVM, PostgreSQL, NoSQL
  • React & TypeScript, Jenkins + Groovy, security knowledge (certificates, encryption, etc.)
  • Agile working methods
  • German language skills at C1 level

Benefits

  • Remote-first (residence in Germany required)
  • Starting salary €65,000–€80,000 (with potential to grow)
  • Choose your own device (laptop & smartphone)
  • Permanent employment
  • Modern technologies & a growing environment with strong stability
  • Structured onboarding
  • Individual training & certification opportunities

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