Senior Java Software Engineer (Remote)

Backend Java Developer (Senior) Location: Málaga, Spain (in-office) Type: Full-time, Permanent Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Define and implement RESTful APIs to support frontend integration. Deploy, manage, and monitor services in the cloud using AWS and Kubernetes. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable deployments. Integrate and manage asynchronous communication via queueing systems. Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and frontend developers; participate in code reviews and architecture discussions. Must-Have Skills Professional backend development experience with Java (11+). Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture. Production experience with Kubernetes: deployment, scaling, service discovery. Solid understanding and hands-on implementation of CI/CD pipelines. Professional experience with AWS, including services such as ECS/EKS, RDS, S3. Experience working with message queues - specifically AWS SQS (or SNS, Kafka). Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL). Hands-on experience with Docker. Nice to Have Experience with observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Familiarity with security practices (OAuth2, IAM roles, JWT). Experience working in startup or early-stage product environments. Additional Info Role initially requires working onsite in Málaga Remote work once team is established English fluency is required Spanish is a plus but not mandatory. You'll be working closely with the Product Owner, who will be hands-on in coding and code reviews.