Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineer)

About SPAN Digital

We're a premium software consultancy partnering with startups to global brands in tech, fintech, and digital media. We build category-defining products and help engineering teams deliver exceptional digital solutions across three continents. At SPAN, we balance structure with flexibility, autonomy with accountability, and learning with doing.

The Role

Join our expert teams delivering robust software solutions for enterprise clients. This role combines strong software engineering capabilities with technical leadership: you'll design production-quality systems while mentoring teams and driving complex initiatives from concept to deployment.

Experience Level: 8+ years in software engineering with 4-7 years technical leadership

What You'll Do

Software Design & Development

Design and implement complete subsystems with minimal supervision, making architectural decisions balancing technical and business requirements

Develop robust software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks with clean, maintainable code

Translate business requirements into technical specifications, working directly with clients and stakeholders

Resolve complex technical problems efficiently across existing systems

Design API specifications enabling system integration and clear component interfaces

Research and incorporate new technologies and industry best practices

Quality Assurance & Delivery

Define and execute comprehensive testing strategies ensuring robust quality assurance

Implement CI/CD tooling and infrastructure for continuous delivery and streamlined deployments

Evaluate and recommend technology stacks that best meet client needs

Support production systems through deployment, monitoring, and incident response

Create comprehensive documentation enabling teams to understand, maintain, and extend solutions

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving

Lead technical design discussions for complex features and subsystems

Guide small teams to successful outcomes by identifying blockers and removing impediments

Conduct thoughtful code reviews that improve team code quality and maintain high engineering standards

Drive technical work forward by taking ownership of critical components

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including design, product, and client teams

What You Bring

Required

Minimum 8 years in software engineering with increasing responsibility

Demonstrated technical leadership including mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Advanced proficiency in Java including JDK 17 and JDK 21

Experience with modern build systems and dependency management (Gradle or Maven)

Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming, and functional programming

Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and data modeling

Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture patterns

Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles

Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges

Strong communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in agile development environments with iterative delivery practices

Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) or mobile development platforms

Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic)

Knowledge of security best practices and secure coding principles

Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks

Understanding of performance optimization and scalability considerations

Prior work on enterprise-scale applications with high availability requirements

Experience with event-driven architectures or message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Contributions to open source projects or active participation in developer communities

Our Culture = Your Fit (Non-Negotiable)

We need team members who embrace authentic expression and psychological safety as non-negotiables, actively contribute ideas and questions rather than waiting to be asked, view mistakes as learning opportunities to share openly, and genuinely collaborate instead of just coordinating tasks. If you thrive in environments where open communication, mutual respect, and genuine teamwork drive excellence, you'll feel at home here. However, if you prefer working in silos, avoiding difficult conversations, or keeping concerns to yourself, this isn't the right fit and that's okay.

Why SPAN Digital

✓ Work on diverse, challenging projects across multiple industries and technology stacks

✓ Technical leadership opportunities with mentorship responsibilities

✓ Collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and growth

✓ Exposure to enterprise clients in entertainment, technology, and fintech industries

✓ Professional development with clear career progression paths

✓ Flexible work arrangements across our global offices

✓ Competitive compensation package

✓ Access to latest technologies and tools with support for professional development

Ready to Lead Technical Excellence? Hit apply!