Backend Software Engineer

• Proven experience in designing distributed systems in Java 17+
• Proven experience in working with data pipelines including batch (ETL) or real time processing, using Apache Spark or equivalent technology
• Solid knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, architecture solutions, SQL databases
• NoSQL skills are nice to have
• Ability to work with Docker, Kubernetes, git, CI/CD, agile methodologies
• Assuring code quality: writing meaningful unit & IT tests, doing code reviews
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperate with the team, manage time and subtasks effectively, and deliver value within agreed timeframes
• Very good English skills are mandatory

Nice to have:

• Knowledge about applying AI-models to solve practical problems
• Knowledge of Python ecosystem
• AI-supported productivity - openness to use AI tools to enhance personal efficiency and code generation with tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI etc.

• Design, develop and maintain Java (Spring Boot) microservices across several interconnected large-scale projects
• Design, develop and maintain critical ETL pipelines using Azure Databricks/Apache Spark, focusing on resilience & performance
• Build robust & secure REST APIs to be consumed by UI applications or other microservices
• Interact with a diverse set of databases including PostgreSQL, Apache Druid, Elasticsearch and Neo4j
• Handle basic DevOps tasks such as provisioning or changing cloud resources using Terraform
• Design, utilize and adapt AI solutions, including text or image recognition models and prompt-based services to help deliver business value
• Collaborate daily with the teammates within Scrum teams, as well as work closely with Business Unit representatives
• Take ownership of the full feature and product lifecycle