Job
- Level
- Senior
- Location
- Berlin, Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- Back End
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop high-performance Java-based backend systems for our identity verification platform, optimize them for high transaction volumes, and support the team in architectural decisions.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As a Senior Software Engineer - Java, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for our identity verification platform. Working in a cross-functional team, you will contribute to architecture decisions, mentor team members, and help shape the technical direction of our products that serve millions of users globally.
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications and microservices powering IDnow's identity verification platform.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and system design for scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and engineering standards.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, DevOps, and QA engineers in a cross-functional setup.
- Identify performance bottlenecks, debug complex issues, and optimize applications for high-volume transactions.
- Stay updated with the latest technologies and contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement.
- Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge within the team.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Expertise in Java EE and Spring / Spring Boot (or Play Framework).
- Solides Verständnis von JVM-Performance-Tuning und -Optimierung.
- Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Vertrautheit mit CI/CD-Pipelines, Git, Maven und Docker.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
- Bonus skills: Familiarity with Kubernetes, AWS, or microservices architectures.
- Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or event-driven systems.
Experience
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
- Starke Erfahrung im Design und in der Entwicklung von RESTful APIs.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and test-driven development (TDD).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience in security-conscious or compliance-heavy environments (e.g., FinTech, Identity, KYC).
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What we offer
- Health & Wellbeing: Use your full access to the mental health platform nilo, including 1on1 sessions.
- We value personal and professional development: make full use of Udemy, our training platform with 24/7 access and unlimited content/course consumption incl. certification.
- We make your remote work comfy: we provide support on equipment and offer flexible working hours.
- We value collaboration & love to come together: regular onsite gatherings, internal initiatives and summer parties to connect outside of work.
- May your family require your attention or other reasons apply: use the benefit of our paid special leave days.
- Enjoy the opportunity to combine work with a longer stay at your holiday destination or extend a weekend with our Workcation options.
- In addition to the perks & benefits above, we offer specific benefits that differ between our locations.
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About Your Employer
IDnow
Wir sind einer der führenden Anbieter für Identifizierungslösungen wie AutoIdent, VideoIdent- und eSigning-Produkte in Europa. Unsere Lösungen garantieren europaweite Rechtskonformität und höchste Datensicherheit. Im Bereich Video-Identifikation von Kunden und elektronische Signatur waren wir die ersten, die eine rechtssichere Lösung ohne zusätzliche Hardware auf den Markt gebracht haben.
Description
- Founding Year
- 2014
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Senior Software Engineer - Java
- Location
- Berlin, Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
