Java Backend Engineer (Cloud & Event‑Driven Systems)

Senior Java Backend Engineer (Cloud & Event‑Driven Systems) Project description

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Backend Engineers to join a long‑term cloud transformation initiative. The assignment focuses on building and migrating backend services into a modern, internal cloud platform, with strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and event‑driven architectures. The work involves developing new data flows, modernizing integrations, and supporting business‑critical services with high availability and security requirements. Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring

Build and adapt integrations using Kafka and REST‑based communication

Work with message‑driven and event‑based architectures

Implement automated unit and integration tests

Ensure high code quality through peer reviews and CI pipelines

Collaborate closely with architects, product owners, and cross‑functional teams

Participate in sprint planning, demos, and technical reviews Skills

Must have

Strong hands‑on experience in Java and Spring application development

Minimum 6 years of professional backend development experience

Experience working in Linux environments

Solid experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms

Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines

Experience writing automated unit and integration tests

Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Fluent English, written and spoken

Ability and willingness to work on‑site in Gothenburg

Nice to have

Experience in large‑scale or distributed systems

Background in event‑driven or real‑time systems

Familiarity with tools such as Jira, ArgoCD, Grafana, Splunk

Experience with Protobuf, gRPC, or similar technologies

Experience working in international or cross‑functional environments