Java Backend Developer

Qualysoft · RO, BR

**About Qualysoft** * 25 years of experience in software engineering, established in Vienna, Austria * Active in Romania since 2007, with office in central Bucharest (Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara 54B) * Delivering End to End IT Consulting Services \- From Team Augmentation and Dedicated Teams to Custom Software Development * We deliver scalable enterprise systems, intelligent automation frameworks, and digital transformation platforms * Cross\-industry experience by sustaining global players in BSFI (Banking, financial services and insurance), Telecom,Retail \& E\-commerce, Energy and Utilities, Automotive, Manufacturing, Logitics, High Tech * Global Presence: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, and Indonesia * International team of 500\+ software engineers * Strategic partnerships: Microsoft Cloud Certified Partner, Tricentis Solutions Partner in Test Automation and Test Management, Creatio Exclusive Partner, Doxee Implementation Partner * Powered by cutting\-edge technologies: AI, Data \& Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, IoT, and Test Automation. * Project beneficiaries ranging from large\-scale enterprises to startups * Stable growth and revenue increase year over year, a resilient organisation in volatile IT market conditions * Quality\-first mindset, culture of innovation, and long\-term client partnerships * Global and local reach – trusted by key industry players in Europe and the US ### **Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 21 and Spring Boot. * Develop and integrate REST and SOAP APIs to enable communication between internal and external systems. * Implement and maintain event\-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication between services. * Work with SQL databases, including database design, query optimization, and data persistence. * Develop and maintain automated integration tests using TestContainers to ensure application reliability and quality. * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend applications to improve performance, stability, and scalability. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to deliver reliable software solutions. * Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices. * Contribute to application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance in containerized environments. ### **Qualifications** * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 21 and Spring Boot. * Develop and integrate REST and SOAP APIs to enable communication between internal and external systems. * Implement and maintain event\-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication between services. * Work with SQL databases, including database design, query optimization, and data persistence. * Develop and maintain automated integration tests using TestContainers to ensure application reliability and quality. * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend applications to improve performance, stability, and scalability. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to deliver reliable software solutions. * Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices. * Contribute to application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance in containerized environments. ### **Nice to have** * Hands\-on experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes for container orchestration and application deployment. * Previous experience in banking or financial services, particularly with banking system integrations. * Understanding of transaction processing, data consistency, and secure communication between financial systems. * Familiarity with Docker and cloud\-native application development. **What We Offer** * Premium medical package * Lunch Tickets \& Pluxee Card * Bookster subscription * 13th salary/yearly bonuses * Enterprise job security with a startup mentality (diverse \& engaging environment, international exposure, flat hierarchy) under the stability of a secure multinational * A supportive culture (we value ownership, autonomy, and healthy work\-life balance) with great colleagues, team events and activities * Flexible working program and openness to remote work * Collaborative mindset – employees shape their own benefits, tools, team events and internal practices * Diverse opportunities in Software Development with international exposure * Flexibility to choose projects aligned with your career path and technical goals * Access to leading learning platforms, courses, and certifications (Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, Google Cloud) * Career growth \& learning – mentorship programs, certifications, professional development opportunities, and above\-market salary **\*We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to