Senior Backend Engineer

Join us in paving the way for a thriving digital society!

Commencis has more than two decades of expertise in the world of experience design, software engineering and cloud technologies. Our products and solutions are used by leading brands in financial services, insurance, airlines and retail in more than 20 countries.

We help our clients around the globe to commence their next evolution and pave the way for a thriving digital society. We love discovering what’s next. We value collaboration, curiosity, and an open mindset at work.

If you share the same passion with our fellow Commencers, then let us unleash your world-class potential!

The position in a nutshell:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to become an integral part of our esteemed organization, working with one of our prestigious clients, a leading bank in the EMEA region.

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals who excel in a dynamic and challenging environment. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in innovative technologies, be involved in a thrilling project, and play a pivotal role in the digital transformation of a renowned bank.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of scalable, secure and well designed software products from research and design to implementation. You’ll be working closely with designers, analysts, quality assurance and other teams to translate each design into real-life products.

Responsibilities

• Writing well designed, reusable, testable and secure code by applying best software development practices
• Designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability and performant applications
• Architecting well defined APIs for user facing elements developed by front end developers
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team
• Participating and conducting code reviews
• Discovering, learning and implementing new technologies
• Flexibility for travel at regular intervals
• Flexible working days (from Sunday to Thursday)

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc/MSc/Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience
• At least 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in designing and building backend systems
• Advanced communication skills in English (both writing and speaking)
• Proficiency with Java, Quarkus/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven
• Experience with Microservices Architecture
• Experience with unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests for Quarkus applications
• Good understanding of how to deploy and manage Quarkus/Spring Boot applications
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Working with databases and be able to write complex SQL queries. you should know how to integrate Quarkus applications with databases such as PostgreSQL, and other industry leading databases
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex design problems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience
• Experience developing software with TDD automation
• Working knowledge with open shift, Amazon Web Services is a plus
• Experience or willing to learn large scale stream processing technologies
• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies

Why Commencis?

We want people to thrive at Commencis. Here’s what Commencers like about working here:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, private health insurance, pension and retirement plans through a company-backed pension system, meal card, commute compensation, work-from-home support, and a paid birthday off.

Happier Weekdays: We offer flexible working hours, including a remote working option. Enjoy online events, guest speakers, office refreshments, a meeting-light culture, and many more perks to enhance your weekdays.

Never Stop Learning: We support learning and development programs for almost anything. Additionally, we provide access to leading online e-learning platforms like Udemy and various libraries.

Community & Socials: We are a tight-knit community that loves gathering together. Our social activities include happy hours, workshops, a New Year party, breakfast & lunch get-togethers, movie nights, and our Summer Festival.

Open Culture: We maintain a flat organizational structure with a culture of direct and open communication. We value Commencers’ voices and address any suggestions and questions you may have.