Senior Java Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Java Backend Engineer (Backend Development): Designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud-native backend applications with an accent on event-driven architectures, microservices, and security. Focus on developing robust backend services, optimizing cloud deployments, and ensuring system reliability and compliance.

Location: Hybrid in Málaga, Spain (twice a week at the office)

Company

hirify.global is a people-focused IT company partnering with German clients to build and grow software development teams, currently expanding with 160+ professionals of diverse nationalities.

What you will do

• Develop scalable backend applications for cloud-native deployments using Java and AWS.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka and message queue technologies.
• Ensure observability with modern monitoring and logging tools like DynaTrace and OpenTelemetry.
• Manage full lifecycle deployment including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Optimize cost and performance of cloud-native technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and maintainable backend services.

Requirements

• Must have 7+ years of backend development experience with Java.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and microservices in cloud-native environments.
• Strong knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) required.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of Apache Flink, Quarkus, and Hexagonal architecture is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with office presence twice a week in Málaga.
• 23 holiday days and private health insurance from day one.
• Gym sponsorship and language classes (English and German).
• Dynamic multicultural team with social events like pizza days and tournaments.