Java Backend Developer

Intellectsoft

Backend Engineer developing scalable software solutions for a major resort's mobile app. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement through technology.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇦 UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerEC2ElasticSearchJavaJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLNode.jsRabbitMQRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and improve existing systems
Implement new features and enhance current platform functionality
Develop solutions supporting new products and user experiences
Maintain production systems and investigate root causes of issues
Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies
Ensure adequate unit and integration test coverage
Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions
Support architecture planning and system design activities
Communicate effectively and collaborate with distributed teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
Strong understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and software development methodologies
Experience developing RESTful microservices and web-based systems (5+ years)
Proficiency with Java 17+ (preferably JDK 25), Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and architecture
Experience working with MySQL/RDS databases
Ability to write unit tests and follow TDD practices
Experience in Agile, DevOps, cloud-based, and product-oriented environments
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
Working hours: Early start (around **07:00–07:30 EET**) with a flexible afternoon schedule
**Nice to have skills**
Experience with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
Familiarity with AWS services (S3, Secrets Manager, SES, EC2)
Experience with Swagger
Understanding of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT)
Experience with Node.js and Express
Knowledge of Redis caching

Benefits

Comp & perks

Awesome projects with an impact
Udemy courses of your choice
Team-buildings, events, marathons & charity activities to connect and recharge
Workshops, trainings, expert knowledge-sharing that keep you growing
Clear career path
Absence days for work-life balance
Flexible hours & work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day your way

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Hard Skills & Tools

OOP principlesdesign patternssoftware development methodologiesRESTful microservicesweb-based systemsJava 17+Spring BootSpring CloudMySQLunit tests

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationparticipation in Agile/Scrumtechnical discussions

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field