Senior Java Software Engineer

N-iX
Barcelona, Spain
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Barcelona, Spain

Tech stack

Java
API
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Distributed Systems
Performance Tuning
RabbitMQ
Blockchain
Service Design
Software Engineering
Web Application Frameworks
Backend
Information Technology
Low Latency
Kafka
Microservices

Job description

Our Senior Backend Software Engineer will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining the high-performance backend services that power the core platform. Leveraging deep expertise in Java and distributed systems, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions while exploring and integrating cutting-edge blockchain technologies., * Design, build, and maintain high-throughput backend services and APIs in Java.

  • Drive architecture discussions to enhance system scalability, resiliency, and performance.
  • Prioritize security and compliance as core aspects of service design and delivery.
  • Collaborate with product, security, DevOps, and compliance teams on cross-functional initiatives.
  • Mentor engineers and lead by example with high engineering standards and best practices.
  • Research and prototype blockchain integration opportunities (e.g., node syncing, client tooling).
  • Advocate for maintainable, modern infrastructure informed by industry best practices.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Scalability?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • At least 8 years of professional software engineering experience without a degree in Computer Science-related field , or at least 6 with an advanced degree in a different field.
  • Strong communication skill and collaboration skills, motivation, problem solving mind set.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and experience with modern frameworks and distributed systems.
  • Experience with performance optimization (e.g., low-latency systems, microservices).
  • Knowledge of security and compliance best practices in financial or regulated contexts.
  • Interest or hands-on experience in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, or decentralized systems.
  • Strong collaboration and mentorship skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
  • Hands-on experience with BDs, async messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.), CI/CD stack

Benefits & conditions

  • Colombia: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Europe (EET): 12:00 - 21:00
  • Europe (CET): 11:00 - 20:00

Please note that alignment with these working hours is an essential requirement of the role.

We offer*:

  • Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible

  • A competitive salary and good compensation package

  • Personalized career growth

  • Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)

  • Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

  • Education reimbursement

  • Memorable anniversary presents

  • Corporate events and team buildings

  • Other location-specific benefits

  • not applicable for freelancers

About the company

Our customer is a leading, fully regulated US-based digital asset trading platform. They provide secure, low-latency access to cryptocurrency markets, acting as a bridge between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem.

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