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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Java - **Company:** IDnow GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Message Broker, MySQL, Play Framework, Software Architecture, RabbitMQ, Mockito, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/defbd73eb6b4ad65177c31cdc98a947252 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java. * Expertise in Java EE and Spring / Spring Boot (or Play Framework). * Solid understanding of JVM performance tuning and optimization. * Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL). * Strong experience in RESTful API design and development. * Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and test-driven development (TDD). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven, and Docker. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset. Bonus skills: * Familiarity with Kubernetes, AWS, or microservices architectures. * Experience in security-conscious or compliance-heavy environments (e.g., FinTech, Identity, KYC). * Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or event-driven systems. ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer - Java, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for our identity verification platform. Working in a cross-functional team, you will contribute to architecture decisions, mentor team members, and help shape the technical direction of our products that serve millions of users globally. * Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications and microservices powering IDnow's identity verification platform. * Contribute to architectural decisions and system design for scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. * Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and engineering standards. * Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, DevOps, and QA engineers in a cross-functional setup. * Identify performance bottlenecks, debug complex issues, and optimize applications for high-volume transactions. * Stay updated with the latest technologies and contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement. * Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge within the team., * Health & Wellbeing: Use your full access to the mental health platform nilo, including 1on1 sessions. * We value personal and professional development: make full use of Udemy, our training platform with 24/7 access and unlimited content/course consumption incl. certification. * We make your remote work comfy: we provide support on equipment and offer flexible working hours. * We value collaboration & love to come together: regular onsite gatherings, internal initiatives and summer parties to connect outside of work. * May your family require your attention or other reasons apply: use the benefit of our paid special leave days. * Enjoy the possibility to combine work with a longer stay at your holiday destination or extend a weekend with our Workcation possibilities. * In addition to the perks & benefits above, we offer specific benefits that differ between our locations. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)