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# Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** Pointsharp GmbH
- **Location:** Karlsruhe, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Revision Control Systems, Hibernate (Java), Identity and Access Management, Java Persistence API, PostgreSQL, Liquibase, Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Java Application Server, Bitbucket Pipelines, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5959424820

## About the Role

Education / Background

 * Bachelor's degree or apprenticeship in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
 * Extensive experience developing complex software projects (ideally in security, IAM/IGA, or enterprise products).

Technical Skills

 * Strong experience in Java 17+ (ideally 21+) and Spring Boot, building backend services and microservices.
 * Solid experience with PostgreSQL (or other SQL databases) and Hibernate/JPA for data modeling and access.
 * Experience with database versioning tools (e.g. Liquibase).
 * Strong understanding of RESTful API design and general integration patterns.
 * Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and preferably Helm, working in cloud or cloud-like environments.
 * Practical experience with CI/CD (e.g. Bitbucket Pipelines or similar), Maven, and Git.
 * Experience with data-intensive processing (handling and transforming large datasets efficiently) is a strong plus.
 * Experience with or interest in TypeScript + React (with Redux) or similar frontend technology is an advantage.
 * Knowledge of Azure and/or SAP and security / IAM / IGA domains is a plus.
 * Familiarity with AI / Machine Learning concepts and how they can be applied in software products is a plus.

Soft Skills & Ways of Working

 * Enjoy assisting other developers and fostering a collaborative, open-minded team environment.
 * You contribute to strategic and technical decision-making, are curious about new technologies, and continuously enhance your skills.
 * Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus).
 * Comfortable working in an agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).
 * Knowledge of common design patterns and cloud patterns is an advantage.
 * Knowledge of implementing and using AI tools on a daily basis in your work is a plus.

## Description

As a Senior Java Developer at Pointsharp, you will:

 * Develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java applications and microservices as part of our IGA platform.
 * Design and implement scalable, maintainable code following best practices, common design patterns, and modern architectural principles.
 * Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with external systems and enterprise platforms.
 * Work on data-intensive processing for large-scale identity and access data, focusing on performance and reliability.
 * Collaborate with international product owners, developers, and UX to understand requirements and deliver robust, secure solutions.
 * Work with cloud-native infrastructures and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, and contribute to our CI/CD pipelines.
 * Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
 * Stay updated on emerging technologies (including AI/ML) and evaluate how they can be leveraged in our products.
 * Mentor other developers and help foster a collaborative, open-minded, and learning-oriented team environment.

What you'll do

You will mainly work with:

 * Backend / Core
 + Java 21+
 + Spring Boot
 + Hibernate / JPA
 + PostgreSQL
 + Liquibase
 + RESTful APIs
 + Microservices architecture
 * DevOps / Platform
 + Maven
 + Git (Bitbucket)
 + CI/CD (e.g. Bitbucket Pipelines)
 + Docker
 + Kubernetes
 + Helm
 + Azure (advantage)
 * Frontend
 + TypeScript
 + React (with Redux)