Back-end Software Engineer, Java – willing to learn Scala/Rust

Software Mind

Backend Software Engineer at Software Mind responsible for cloud-based microservices architecture. Working with Java, Scala, and Rust in a high-performing engineering team.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇩 MoldovaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CassandraCloudDockerJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresRabbitMQRedisRustScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be responsible for designing, building, serving, and monitoring cloud-based microservice architectures as a vital member of a high-performing cross-functional team and a community of Backend Engineers.
Your work will involve leveraging a cutting-edge technology stack that includes Scala, Rust, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, Couchbase, Postgres, Docker, and more.
You will take ownership of the entire development cycle, from architecture design through implementation, testing, and ongoing maintenance of our products.
Close collaboration with Product and Service Delivery Teams, as well as your colleagues in an agile environment, will be essential.
Join a team that places a strong emphasis on Continuous Integration, Code Quality, Code Reviews, and Test Coverage, so your positive and committed attitude toward these practices is crucial.
Your primary goal is to deliver fully functional features and products, designed with a Domain-Driven mindset, thoroughly tested, and aligned with user requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience writing clean code, with ideally a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Java, Scala, or Rust development.
Familiarity with both relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and non-relational databases (e.g., Couchbase, Redis, Cassandra/Scylla).
Knowledge of enterprise message buses, such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Experience creating HTTP APIs and a strong understanding of the HTTP stack.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to delve into code.
A “you build it, you run it” approach, demonstrating a commitment to taking ownership of services and applications at scale.
Strong team player.
Willingness to learn and work with Scala and Rust technologies in a modern microservices environment.
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English, for effective client interactions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible employment and remote work
International projects with leading global clients
International business trips
Non-corporate atmosphere
Language classes
Internal & external training
Private healthcare and insurance
Multisport card
Well-being initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

ScalaRustJavaKubernetesRESTful APIsCouchbasePostgresDockerKafkaRabbitMQ

Soft Skills

problem-solvingteam playercommunicationownershipcollaborationcommitmentpositive attitudewillingness to learnagile mindsetDomain-Driven design