Senior Backend (Java) Developer (all genders)

As a new Senior Backend Engineer (all genders) within our team, you'll spend your time: *

• Supporting Valtech in various engagements to design, develop, test, and maintain architecturally sound, modular, customised and complex software applications and extensions (greenfield and existing)
• Leading and participating in the architecture, design, implementation and debugging of distributed, high performance applications built on Java code.
• Leveraging modern development and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerisation and automated testing (incl. Docker/Kubernetes)
• Working in a multifaceted Agile project team which is fully responsible for their applications all the way from design, implementation through to production
• Maintaining system and design documentation and preparing materials for project reviews.
• Supporting the implementation, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and production release for the project.
• Contributing to the Java API Practice and seeking to prepare, improve and introduce new approaches/methodologies/tools and techniques into the Practice.
• Fluency in both English and German is required.

• You hold relevant technical education or equivalent level of experience within the following areas or similar: computer science, software engineering, application development, backend engineering.
• You hold 5+ years relevant practical and professional experience within backend development in an agile project environment
• You are able to work on your both by your own initiative and as a team, have a good analytical understanding and are able to quickly work out complex issues.
• You hold a solid knowledge of Java 17+ and experience working within various sizes of Microservices.
• You have a good understanding of modern software architectures and engineering methods
• You have experience using the Spring ecosystem (IOC, Spring Boot, Sprint Data (JPA), Rest Services, Spring Security, JMS Modules)
• You are comfortable working with Maven, Jenkins, Code Quality Tools (Sonar) and containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)
• You may hold some initial understanding and experience working with cloud technologies
• You are familiar with event streaming (e.g. Kafka)
• Familiarity with workflow and process orchestration platform (Camunda) is highly desirable
• You can communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Why Valtech? We're the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world's most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience., At Valtech, you'll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries., Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L'Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don't just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. Are you ready to create what's next? Join us. Why do we state "all genders" in the title of this job description? As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.