Software Engineer

We are looking for a Tech Lead Java Backend Engineer to join our client’s fast-growing e-commerce company in the automotive industry. The team is focused on scaling and modernizing a high-traffic e-commerce platform and building reliable backend systems that support complex business-critical workflows.

This role is a strong fit for a hands-on technical leader who can go beyond implementing predefined requirements. You will work directly with technical and business stakeholders, analyze and challenge business requirements, architect solutions, make technical decisions, and proactively suggest improvements.

The engineering team is working on backend services, APIs, third-party integrations, database and performance optimization, caching, event-driven systems, and the gradual adoption of microservices architecture. The platform supports large-scale e-commerce operations, including real-time inventory, logistics, payments, shipping, and other business-critical workflows.

Working hours 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM CET/CEST (to ensure overlap with US-based team)

Requirements:

8+ years of professional Java development experience

Strong experience with Spring Framework

Experience with microservices architecture

Experience with Hibernate or other ORM frameworks

Strong experience with REST APIs

Strong knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, and relational databases

Experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs

Experience integrating third-party services and external platforms

Strong understanding of backend security best practices

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Experience with Redis or other caching technologies

Experience with Kafka or other event-driven technologies

Experience with system architecture, solution design, and technical decision-making

Ability to critically evaluate business requirements and propose technical solutions

Strong ownership mindset and proactive approach to technical improvements

Client-facing experience and direct stakeholder communication

Upper-Intermediate/Advanced English

Good to have:

Experience with high-volume or event-driven systems

Experience with saga patterns or distributed workflows

Experience with Cassandra, DynamoDB, ScyllaDB, or other NoSQL databases

Experience with SOAP, GraphQL, or gRPC

Experience with high-traffic e-commerce platforms

Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems

Architect technical solutions and contribute to key technical decisions

Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions

Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and third-party integrations

Optimize application performance, databases, and caching

Proactively identify technical risks and propose improvements

Collaborate directly with technical and business stakeholders

Mentor engineers and support engineering best practices

Take ownership of solutions from design through implementation and production

Support the ongoing modernization and evolution of the e-commerce platform

We offer:

Competitive salary with regular performance-based reviews

Medical insurance after a 3-month probation period (available in Ukraine)

Vacation (up to 20 working days)

Paid sick leaves (10 working days)

National holidays (up to 11 days)

Online English courses

Accountant assistance and legal support

Flexible working schedule with remote, office-based, or hybrid options

Direct cooperation with the customer

Dynamic environment with low bureaucracy and strong team spirit

Challenging projects across diverse business domains and tech stacks

Collaboration with Top and Senior-level specialists

Online and offline teambuilding activities

Strong volunteering culture with active support initiatives

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