Software Engineer - Java Python

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with a focus on Java to join our agile development team and contribute to the creation of innovative communication solutions.

Our globally distributed, high-performance, and highly reliable services enable secure and seamless transaction-based communication for our clients.

In this role, you will work on the further development and optimization of our backend systems, with a strong focus on performance, security, and scalability. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to continuously enhance our platform and deliver powerful, efficient solutions. Your technical expertise will help improve software quality and implement best development practices., * Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle - from requirements analysis and architecture to design, implementation, and deployment

• Analyze, enhance, and integrate existing software solutions
• Develop high-performance, event-driven, and secure software solutions in Java
• Collaborate closely with Quality and Operations Engineers to ensure the highest software standards
• Automate and improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes
• Perform root cause analysis and performance tuning to identify and eliminate bottlenecks

• Solid experience in software development with Java
• Experience in software development with Python
• Deep knowledge of popular Java frameworks and libraries
• Expertise in API design, RESTful services, messaging systems, and stream processing
• Experience in developing and monitoring globally distributed, highly reliable systems with high data and message volumes
• Practical experience of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments
• Ideally, experience with cloud-based applications and microservice architectures
• Good understanding of agile methodologies and a strong mindset for continuous improvement
• Proactive and adaptable working style with the ability to take on responsibilities across various areas of the software stack
• Openness to new technologies and challenges

• Collaborative, diverse company culture and superior team spirit
• Flat hierarchies and great feedback culture
• Development opportunities & career perspective
• International business & cross-site collaboration
• Modern, dog-friendly offices with nice amenities
• Company-paid health insurance, public transportation, lunch vouchers and further benefits

Retarus is a worldwide provider of cloud-based messaging solutions at enterprise scale. We serve over 40% of the companies listed on the S&P Global 100, e.g. Adidas, Bayer, SAP, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, T-Systems, Swarovski & UPS, as well as governmental agencies and major players in markets across the world. Privately owned and founder-managed for over thirty years, Retarus is customer-oriented, stable, a fair employer, and a strategic business partner with a long-term vision. With some 500 employees in 19 offices on four continents, Retarus operates locally and thinks globally: our teams are organized across borders and are highly integrated. This makes Retarus a multicultural, multilingual, and engaging workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse and dynamic environment for our employees, with generous compensation, time off, and a global, collaborative workplace., At Retarus, you will work on impactful and dynamic projects, with real opportunities to make a difference. Our customers are leaders across diverse industries, with constantly evolving needs and high expectations. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and great creative leeway to meet customers' needs - and the projects you work on will be deployed globally. Working at Retarus, you will collaborate closely with convivial, culturally diverse teammates. You will grow professionally in a dynamic and exciting workplace and design impactful solutions in real time with top companies.