Senior Backend Software Engineer, Scala/Java

Client Server — Italy · Posted ~7 hours ago

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Skills

Scala Java Kotlin Backend development Agile development Software architecture Scalability Testing

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Join a growing digital financial-services technology team as a senior backend engineer. You will design and develop new platform capabilities within a cross-functional Agile team, improve scalability, and deliver high-quality, well-tested software throughout the development lifecycle. You can work with Scala, Java, or Kotlin, with Scala available to learn on the job. The position also offers architectural ownership, technical decision-making, technology evaluation, and mentoring responsibilities.

Highlights

Senior backend role with work-from-home flexibility and compensation up to €50,000. Offers ownership of architectural components, participation in technical decisions, full software development lifecycle experience, scalability challenges, and mentoring opportunities.

Description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Java Scala) Cagliari / WFH to €50,000 Are you a backend focussed Software Engineer with Scala, Java or Kotlin experience? You could be joining a successful and growing Digital Wealth Management scale-up that offers a range of investment services to the public via their advanced technology platform which makes smart investing easier and accessible to all. As a Backend Software Engineer you'll join a cross functional Agile development team to design and develop new features on the platform as well as looking at ways to improve scalability. There are many technical challenges to tackle, you'll be working with Scala (you can pick this up on the job) across the full development lifecycle, producing quality, well tested code. As a senior member of the team you will own parts of the architecture, contribute to technical discussions and decision making, evaluate new technologies and approaches and will also help to mentor more junior team members. Work From Home policy: You can work from home most of the time but must be able to get to the office in Cagliari twice a week for team meetings. About you: You have strong backend software development experience - you may have a Java or Kotlin background but be comfortable with picking up Scala and using it going forwardYou have experience with REST APIsYou're a keen technologist who loves to learn and pick up new skillsYou have good analysis and problem solving skillsYou have good English language skills; Italian is also if benefit but not necessary What's in it for you: As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will receive a competitive package: Salary to €50,000BonusHealth Insurance and wellness planTraining and career development opportunitiesFriendly, diverse culture with regular social events Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Scala Java) opportunity.