Senior / Principal Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot & Kafka (80-100%)

Project overview

For our client, we are looking for an experienced Java / Spring Boot Software Engineer at Principal level with pronounced Kafka expertise. You will develop high-performance, scalable applications for processing very large amounts of data and take responsibility for demanding technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Your Technical Expertise

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General Conditions:

• Development and optimization of high-performance backend applications with Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka
• Technical responsibility for demanding solutions as well as active co-design of the architecture and design of distributed systems
• Conception and implementation of scalable solutions for the reliable processing of very large data and transaction volumes
• Analysis of performance problems and development of sustainable technical improvements
• Independent development and convincing representation of technical decisions in collaboration with architects, developers, and other stakeholders
• Ensuring high code quality through automated tests and proven development practices
• Technical support for other developers as well as active knowledge transfer within the team
• In-depth, current practical experience with Kafka and Java, which you regularly use in production projects
• 5+ years of experience in professional software development with very solid knowledge of Java and Spring Boot
• Demonstrable experience with high-performance systems and the processing of large amounts of data
• Very good knowledge of software architecture, distributed systems, and performance optimization
• Experience with SQL, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab
• Knowledge of unit and integration testing as well as ideally Splunk and Citrus
• Completed degree in Computer Science (University/University of Applied Sciences) or comparable qualification
• You work independently, structured, and solution-oriented
• You can explain complex technical issues understandably, justify decisions, and technically convince different stakeholder groups
• Very good German and good English skills
• Core Technologies: Java · Spring Boot · Kafka
• Architecture & Integration: Distributed Systems · REST APIs
• Database: SQL
• Container & DevOps: Docker · Kubernetes · GitLab
• Testing & Monitoring: Unit Testing · Integration Testing · Splunk · Citrus
• Methodology: Scrum
• Start: asap
• Workload: 80-100%
• Location: Bern (1-2 times per week on-site)

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Bern, Berne, Switzerland, CH
• Languages: German