Senior Back End Software Engineer (Java + PHP)

1 нед. назад

PolandEuropeSenior

javaphpmicronautspring bootkubernetesawsmysqlkafka

Develop and maintain scalable, reliable backend services for a transportation technology company.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services.
Build and evolve the Search platform handling millions of search requests per day across 40+ countries.
Design components and integrations with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, reliability, and performance.
Work on complex distributed systems problems, including graph-based search, caching, memory optimization, and high-throughput processing.
Contribute to the migration of Search services from PHP to Java, improving performance, throughput, parallelism, and caching.
Drive technical improvements and contribute to architecture and technology decisions.
Ensure backend services are observable and design effective monitoring strategies for new components.
Identify, prioritize, and reduce technical debt together with the team.
Support and improve CI/CD processes and ensure high-quality, reliable releases.
Write SOLID, maintainable, flexible, testable, and scalable code.
Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, Data, UX, and other Engineering teams.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Lead the adoption of better engineering practices and improve team development workflows.
Take ownership of backend solutions from concept and design through implementation and production.

Solid professional backend development experience
Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based frameworks such as Micronaut or Spring Boot
Professional experience with PHP and willingness to work in a mixed Java/PHP environment
Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, MySQL, and distributed messaging systems such as Kafka
Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, reliability, and software architecture
Experience building scalable systems handling high volumes of requests and data
Experience with unit and integration testing
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next. What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.
benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.
International projects
In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
Medical healthcare
Recognition program
Ongoing learning & reimbursement 
Well-being program
Team events & local benefits 
Sports compensation 
Referral bonuses 
Top-tier equipment provision

An international transportation technology company focused on building scalable digital solutions for modern rail operations. The organization develops internal platforms and automation tools that improve operational efficiency, support business growth, and streamline complex processes in a fast-paced environment. 
Java, JVM, Micronaut, Spring Boot, PHP, Symfony, Kubernetes, AWS, MySQL, Kafka, OpenSearch / Elasticsearch, Redis, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Distributed Systems.
Upper-Intermediate
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Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.
The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.
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