About the job
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.
