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# Senior Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Softserve
- **Location:** Alicante (Alacant), Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Multitier Architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Relational Databases, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, E2e Testing, SonarQube, Openapi, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Grafana, Spring-boot, Backend, Webpack, Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Domain Driven Design, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-java-software-engineer-en-alicante-ID-368975603

## About the Role

Strong proficiency in Java 11+, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, relational databases, and Mongo
Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems, REST APIs, and OpenAPI standards
Good knowledge of testing tools and practices
Familiarity with tools such as Maven, Webpack, Grafana, Graylog, and SonarQube
Understanding of design principles, including SOLID, GRASP, and domain-driven design
Experience with microservices, real-time data processing, and scalable application design
Strong communication skills, ability to estimate work, document decisions, and collaborate in Agile environments
Upper-intermediate or higher English level for effective communication with global teams
Fluent Spanish proficiency for effective communication with Spanish-speaking clients and stakeholders
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

## Description

About the roleIn this role, you will contribute to building a simulation and prediction platform for a global fashion retailer operating across 200+ online and 90+ offline markets. You will help design solutions that enable better decision-making for distribution center capacity, reducing risks of overstock and inventory gaps through data-driven insights.ResponsibilitiesDevelop backend features for a complex platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliable real?time predictionsCollaborate closely with engineers, QA specialists, and stakeholders to align on requirements, architecture, and delivery prioritiesBuild and maintain microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem, ensuring clean architecture and efficient data processingImplement and maintain integrations with messaging systems, APIs, and data storage solutionsEnsure code quality through unit, integration, and E2E testing, applying best practices and testing toolsContribute to technical decision?making, documentation, and continuous improvement of system design and development processesRequirementsStrong proficiency in Java 11+, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, relational databases, and MongoHands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems, REST APIs, and OpenAPI standardsGood knowledge of testing tools and practicesFamiliarity with tools such as Maven, Webpack, Grafana, Graylog, and SonarQubeUnderstanding of design principles, including SOLID, GRASP, and domain-driven designExperience with microservices, real-time data processing, and scalable application designStrong communication skills, ability to estimate work, document decisions, and collaborate in Agile environmentsUpper-intermediate or higher English level for effective communication with global teamsFluent Spanish proficiency for effective communication with Spanish-speaking clients and stakeholdersSoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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