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Software Mind

[VKS] Senior Back-end Software Engineer (Java)

Undisclosed
Estimate 1,350 - 3,750 EUR Gross / month · Based on 88 similar listings
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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Full-time

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Job description

This position is based in Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Romania.

We are looking for a senior [VKS] Senior Back-end Software Engineer (Java).

We offer a full-time position.

Additional information

Job Description Position – how you’ll contribute As a Backend Developer, you will contribute to building and evolving a critical product platform from an early stage. You will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust APIs and backend components, ensuring the system is secure, scalable, and highly available. This role is a great match if you enjoy creating automation-heavy solutions, building reliable distributed systems, and shaping a product as it grows into a mature platform. Qualifications Expectations – the experience you need - 5+ years of experience with Java - Strong experience in API design and implementation - Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (GCP or AWS) - Good DevOps experience (CI/CD, automation, deployment practices) - Good understanding of building high-availability, secure, scalable, and eventually consistent systems - Self-organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a product team setup - Ability to turn product requirements into technical plans and solutions Additional skills - the edge you have - Experience with modern web technologies (preferably React) - Front-end development knowledge Additional Information Position at: Software Mind Romania & Poland Our offer – professional development, personal growth: - Flexible employment and remote work - International projects with leading global clients - International business trips - Non-corporate atmosphere - Language classes - Internal & external training - Private healthcare and insurance - Multisport card - Well-being initiatives Company Description Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

About Company Software Mind

A software house that provides software development services to boost product engineering and digital transformation capabilities.
Work setups
Office
Offices in: Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Compensation

Undisclosed
Estimate 1,350 - 3,750 EUR Gross / month
Based on 88 similar listings

Contract details

Employment type Full time
Contract type Full-time employee

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