Senior Java Software Engineer with DevOps

Requirements:

• Languages & Frameworks: Java 17, Hibernate, Spring Boot
• Data Storage: SQL, PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, Redis
• Messaging & Monitoring: Kafka, Grafana (Loki, Tempo, Prometheus)
• Tools: GitLab, Jira, Confluence
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes

Project description

Our customer is a leading German producer of customized solutions for the self-supply of solar-powered electricity. This includes photovoltaic, energy storage systems as well as cloud technology systems helping individuals to become energetically independent.

We are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer with DevOps skills to join us in the commitment to establish a world where individuals can generate, utilize, and distribute their renewable energy resources.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop microservices-based applications using Java 17, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Build RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with backend systems.
• Implement and maintain SQL-based databases, including PostgreSQL and InfluxDB, as well as caching solutions like Redis.
• Utilize tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Grafana (Loki, Tempo, Prometheus) for deployment, monitoring, and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using GitLab, Jira, and Confluence in a Scrum environment.
• Apply best practices like test-driven development (TDD) and tackle software engineering challenges from conception to production.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Java Developer.
• Must have expertise in microservices architecture, APIs, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Must possess strong experience in agile software development and TDD.
• Should be knowledgeable about modern development tools and methods.
• Must have excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Soft skills: Self-organized, communicative, and driven by intrinsic motivation to improve continuously