Flexible work model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will work as a Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer on large-scale corporate systems supporting calls, proposals, grants, audits, and funding management within a European public-sector environment.
You will develop and maintain secure, scalable applications across backend, frontend, APIs, databases, cloud, and CI/CD while also contributing to code reviews, mentoring, requirements refinement, and production support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain front-end and back-end application components
- Implement business logic, responsive UI, APIs, and database interactions
- Design and secure RESTful APIs and web services
- Apply security best practices for authentication, authorization, storage, logging, and monitoring
- Perform unit and integration testing, debugging, and production troubleshooting
- Deploy applications using cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Monitor lower environments, performance, and application stability
- Perform code reviews and support technical onboarding and mentoring
- Collaborate with QA teams and participate in requirements refinement and estimation
- Maintain technical documentation and code quality standards
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree corresponding to EQF Level 6, typically a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of professional IT experience
- Strong Java backend expertise with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST API development
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience with WebLogic, JEE, and EJB
- Experience with AWS or Azure and cloud application deployment
- Experience designing and securing REST APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger
- Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT
- Knowledge of Angular, React, Vue, or Bootstrap
- Experience with Maven, GitLab, Bamboo, Jenkins, Nexus, or similar CI/CD and build tools
- Experience with Jira, Git, Bitbucket, and wiki-based collaboration tools
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of SOA and service bus architectures
- Experience with Agile and Scrum
- Experience with JUnit and Mockito
- Experience with SonarQube, SonarLint, HP Fortify, or similar code analysis tools
- Experience with Apache Camel
- Experience with Drools or similar rule engines
- Experience with AI coding tools such as Amazon Q or Kiro
- Knowledge of system analysis and project management will be a plus
- Strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills
- English or French proficiency at B2 level or higher
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
Bulgaria, Poland, Romania
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Subdirection
Software Development
Tech level
Middle
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
We offer
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.
Advanced tech communities
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