Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Building secure, scalable backend services for digital identity solutions with an accent on system architecture, API integration, and cloud infrastructure. Focus on solving complex technical problems, improving CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing observability in distributed systems.

Location: Hybrid in Rotterdam (Netherlands), Madrid (Spain), or Estoril (Portugal). Remote option: Work from anywhere within Spain, with option to visit Madrid office.

Company

Pioneering Pan-European Digital Identity Service Provider supporting over 170 data sources, trusted by governments, banks, fintechs, and enterprises across Europe.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate APIs including REST, SOAP, and gRPC
• Work with modern cloud infrastructure on GCP using Terraform
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing, deployment processes, and observability practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions
• Contribute to system architecture, code quality, performance, and reliability

Requirements

• 5+ years in software engineering with strong Java (Spring, Spring Boot) expertise
• Solid experience with cloud environments and DevOps (GCP, Terraform, CI/CD)
• Experience building and integrating APIs (REST, SOAP, gRPC)
• Familiarity with observability (monitoring, logging, tracing)
• Experience in agile environments and strong problem-solving in distributed systems

Nice to have

• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD tools (GitLab CI)
• Identity and security protocols (OIDC, SAML, PKI)
• Browser technologies (cookies, CORS, iframes)
• Continuous deployment practices

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work style with in-office collaboration several days a week
• Tailored benefits by location, tech gear of your choice, extra 5 paid days off annually plus work anniversary days
• Health & wellness support including Headspace app access
• Continuous growth with quarterly talks, dedicated training time, career paths, and mentorship
• International opportunities: work from other hirify.global offices 2 months/year or anywhere in Europe 3 weeks/year
• 16 hours paid volunteer time, empowering feedback culture, frequent meet-ups and biennial kick-off events