Sr. Backend Java Developer – Java
Senior backend engineer building REST APIs and microservices in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) for a client platform powering an automotive retailer's mobile service business — a consumer-facing site plus internal tools for pricing, repair orders, and financing. Day-to-day uses AI-assisted development, cloud (AWS preferred), Kubernetes/Docker, and is 100% remote with flexible hours.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Poland
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience developing Java web applications (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.) and integrating with 3rd party services
- Attention to detail, especially around performance, accessibility, reliability, and security
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Agile development methodology and Test-Driven Development
- Experience using telemetry and metrics to drive operational excellence
- Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts
Nice to have
- Experience in the automotive or financing sector
- Experience with AWS specifically
Full description
Distillery is a software development partner that helps organizations design, build, and scale modern technology solutions. Leading companies work with us to accelerate digital initiatives, solve complex technical challenges, and bring innovative products to market faster. Working as an extension of our clients' teams, we deliver lasting business value. Distillery is committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture where you have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow.
About the Position
We are seeking a Senior Back End Engineer to join the team behind the platform that powers a leading automotive retailer's mobile service business, spanning its consumer-facing site and the internal application used by account managers and technicians to manage pricing, repair orders, and work authorizations. In this role, you will build scalable and delightful user experiences for both internal and external users, partnering closely with Product, Design, DevOps, and Operations to launch new features quickly while keeping the platform flexible enough to scale alongside future roadmap initiatives, including an expanding scope into customer financing.
Responsibilities
- Use AI-assisted development tools to design, build, and maintain REST APIs and microservices that power the customer-facing site and internal applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement new capabilities and solve complex problems, ranging from pricing competitiveness to the operational challenges of vehicle loan approvals and repair order authorizations.
- Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
- Uphold best practices in engineering, security, and design.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience developing Java web applications (using Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.) and integrating with 3rd party services.
- Attention to detail, especially around performance, accessibility, reliability, and security.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Agile development methodology and Test-Driven Development.
- Experience using telemetry and metrics to drive operational excellence.
- Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the automotive or financing sector.
- Experience with AWS specifically (preferred over other cloud platforms).
Why You'll Like Working Here
Join a global team committed to Distillery's core values: Unyielding Commitment, Relentless Pursuit, Courageous Ambition, and Authentic Connection.