Solvd
Senior Software Engineer (Java/GraphQL)
5mo ago
EuropeSeniorjavagraphqlkafkascalabilitytest automation
Develop scalable Java applications and build a GraphQL-based data retrieval and operations platform for a global e-commerce leader's next-gen customer support system.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the server-side logic of our applications using Java
- Implement efficient and performant backend code for high-volume production applications
- Monitor application health, identify related risks, and ensure reliability in production environment
- Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
- Review and refactor code, establishing best practices for code hygiene and organization
Nice to have
- Experience with API contract testing
- NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Prompt engineering and experience with integration of GenAI LLMs into productions (ideally) or pet projects at least (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Bard, Llama)
- Familiarity with federated Graph architectures
- Experience mentoring less experienced colleagues is a strong advantage
- Team leader experience is a strong advantage
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform
- ReactJS experience
Other
- Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence . We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
- Following the acquisition of Tooploox , a premier AI and product development company, Solvd now offers true end-to-end delivery —from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation. Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively.
- We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with experience in Java, GraphQL, and Kafka clusters to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience developing scalable Java applications.
- About the project: We are developing a data retrieval and operations platform for a next-generation customer support system for a global e-commerce leader. The platform will provide a federated GraphQL interface that unifies access to multiple backend services, enabling low-latency, real-time data retrieval and transactional operations to support AI-driven workflows.
- The role will focus on designing, building and optimizing the platform to ensure scalability, reliability and test automation. This is a multi-team, collaborative initiative that requires close coordination with other delivery teams, adherence to high engineering standards and a strong focus on integration and architectural alignment.
- 5+ years of backend development experience in Java and Spring Framework
- Proficient in RESTful API design, experience with GraphQL APIs
- Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) and caching (e.g., Redis, Memcached)
- Proficient with authentication and authorization mechanisms, especially OAuth 2.0
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledgeable in performance troubleshooting, profiling, and debugging tools
- Capable of solving complex challenges related to latency, data consistency, and performance in distributed systems
- Understanding patterns of distributed systems design; resilience patterns such as circuit breakers, retries, and timeout
- Proficient with code versioning tools, such as Git
- Skilled in CI/CD tools and practices
- English: B2+ (Written and Oral)
- Experience working in a lean agile process
- Proactive approach in understand the customer’s business and refining business requirements into technical requirements
- Strong communication skills with experience in direct customer interactions.
- Ability to engage with clients on technical issues, gather requirements, manage expectations and provide updates on project status
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and perform tasks independently
- Passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code (and encouraging others to do so)
- Shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.
- Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.
- Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.
- If you're excited to build things that matter, champion responsible AI, and grow with some of the industry’s sharpest minds. Apply today and let’s innovate together.
- Solvd is an equal opportunity employer.