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# Senior Java Software Engineer (Distributed Systems)

- **Company:** Salt
- **Location:** Málaga, Spain
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Email Filtering, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Machine Learning, Dropwizard, Phishing, Software Construction, Data Streaming, Openapi, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Apache Kafka, Codebase, Graphql, Video Streaming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Dynatrace, Api Management, Microservices
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-java-software-engineer-distributed-systems-en-malaga-ID-365648137

## About the Role

Strong experience building backend applications in Java (Java 17+ preferred)
Experience developing and operating production services
Ability to work effectively within large, established codebases
Experience with microservices and distributed systems
Familiarity with Kafka or similar messaging/streaming technologies
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD
Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical solutions
Professional English communication skills
Preferred
Spring Boot or DropWizard
AWS (EKS, S3, and related services)
GitLab CI/CD and deployment orchestration tools
OpenAPI specifications and API lifecycle management
Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry, and distributed tracing
Experience with high-throughput messaging systems
GraphQL
Security engineering, fraud prevention, abuse detection, or application security experience
Understanding of spam detection, phishing protection, malicious file scanning, or link security
Interest in AI/ML applications for security and threat detection
#J-*****-Ljbffr

## Description

OverviewMy client is looking for 3 Senior Backend Engineers to join the team on a 12 month contract. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'\'ll design, build, and operate Java-based backend services that power messaging security capabilities. You'\'ll own solutions end-to-end from implementation and testing through deployment, monitoring, and production support.This role is ideal for a strong backend engineer who enjoys working with distributed systems, APIs, cloud-native technologies, and large-scale messaging infrastructure while solving complex security challenges.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and modern engineering practicesBuild security capabilities that detect and prevent spam, phishing, malicious links, malicious attachments, and messaging abuseWork within a large existing Java codebase and contribute to long-term platform improvementsDesign and evolve APIs, ensuring strong developer experience and maintainable integration patternsCollaborate with messaging platform teams to integrate security controls into core messaging workflowsParticipate in system design discussions, evaluating solutions for scalability, reliability, and securityOwn services end-to-end, including deployment, monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and operational supportInvestigate production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutionsImprove service maturity through automated testing, observability, and continuous delivery practicesSupport the migration of legacy consumers from database-driven integrations to modern API-based solutionsRequiredStrong experience building backend applications in Java (Java 17+ preferred)Experience developing and operating production servicesAbility to work effectively within large, established codebasesExperience with microservices and distributed systemsFamiliarity with Kafka or similar messaging/streaming technologiesExperience designing and consuming REST APIsStrong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CDAbility to work independently and take ownership of technical solutionsProfessional English communication skillsPreferredSpring Boot or DropWizardAWS (EKS, S3, and related services)GitLab CI/CD and deployment orchestration toolsOpenAPI specifications and API lifecycle managementGrafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry, and distributed tracingExperience with high-throughput messaging systemsGraphQLSecurity engineering, fraud prevention, abuse detection, or application security experienceUnderstanding of spam detection, phishing protection, malicious file scanning, or link securityInterest in AI/ML applications for security and threat detection#J-*****-Ljbffr


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