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# Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** Talan SAS
- **Location:** Málaga, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Quality, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Openapi, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57c20e6204dc31c0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in REST?, * 5+ years of experience developing backend applications with Java.

 * Strong experience with Spring Boot 3 or higher.
 * Solid understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices.
 * Hands-on experience with Hibernate/JPA and data modeling.
 * Experience designing REST APIs using OpenAPI and API-first methodologies.
 * Passion for code quality, maintainability, and scalable software design.
 * A proactive mindset and the ability to challenge ideas constructively to improve the product and the platform.
 * Fluent proficiency in English
 * Fluent proficiency in Spanish

Nice to Have

 * Experience working in distributed systems or microservices environments.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
 * Experience participating in architectural modernization initiatives.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the team and play an active role in the technical evolution. This is not just a feature-delivery role, we're looking for someone with strong technical judgment who enjoys challenging existing solutions, proposing improvements, and helping raise the overall engineering standards of the system.

You will work closely with a collaborative and product-focused engineering team, contributing to backend services design, API architecture, code quality initiatives, and long-term platform maintainability.

What You'll Do

 * Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot (3/4).
 * Build and maintain REST APIs following an API-first approach with OpenAPI.
 * Apply clean architecture principles and software design patterns to create maintainable and extensible systems.
 * Improve and optimize the persistence layer using Hibernate/JPA.
 * Identify technical debt and structural issues, proposing practical and sustainable solutions.
 * Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement within the team.
 * Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams to deliver clear, consistent, and well-documented APIs.
 * Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.


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