Senior/Lead Java Back-End Developer

Position Summary

We are looking for a talented Java back-end senior or lead developer with extensive expertise working on web application back-ends using the Spring Framework. You will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality code for Esprow’s web products. Our tech stack includes Java, Spring, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and many other interesting technologies. This position does not require you to be full-stack, however, as a senior or lead back-end developer, we expect some level of understanding of related technologies, including DevOps/infrastructure and front-end (JavaScript/TypeScript). You must be able to take ownership of the work, including some testing and support phases, and follow through every step required until delivery is achieved. The job requires good communication skills, the ability to work independently, in a small team environment, to deliver on-time and on-quality work.

Main Responsibilities

• Take a proactive role in the design and development of new products, features, and improvements for Esprow’s web-based technologies.

• Solve challenging problems related to web development, infrastructure, financial messaging APIs, and client use-cases.

• Contribute to architectural decisions.

• Collaborate with the Development Manager and the Development Team to ensure successful project deliveries.

• Suggest product and process improvements.

• Document own area of responsibility and code. Share knowledge with the rest of the team.

• Assist in maintenance and improvement of the development infrastructure.

• Assist with technical interviews of new candidates.

• Assist Support Team in resolving technical issues of clients.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong core Java experience.

• Solid understanding of OO concepts, knowledge of design and architectural patterns, and ability to write clean code.

• Extensive experience with the Spring Framework (Boot, MVC, Security, Data JPA with Hibernate, AOP).

• Familiarity with RESTful and WebSocket APIs.

• Practical experience with RDBMS, such as PostgreSQL.

• Practical experience with deploying and maintaining web applications in production environments.

• Experience with version, dependency, and build management tools (Git, Maven, Artifactory, Jenkins), deployment and monitoring tools, and code reviews.

• Some knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React (or similar)).

• Be a fast learner and able to take ownership of product areas.

• Basic level (or higher) of English.