Senior Java Backend Developer, hybrid in Prague v Czech Republic, Praha

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join a long-term enterprise development project. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern Java-based backend applications, building scalable microservices, and delivering high-quality, reliable software in a collaborative Agile environment.

Details :
Location: Prague, 2 times onsite/week
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: B2B
Language: English

Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications following software engineering best practices.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and testable code.
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservices.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to maintaining high coding standards.
• Develop unit and integration tests.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues throughout the application lifecycle.
• Support application deployments, production monitoring, and incident resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, QA engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement of development processes and technical solutions.

Requirements :

• Strong commercial experience with Java .
• Solid experience with Spring Boot .
• Good understanding of REST APIs , microservices , and distributed systems.
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate and relational databases ( MySQL ).
• Experience with message brokers (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , Git , and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Docker , Kubernetes , and cloud platforms.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Nice to Have :

• Experience with event-driven architecture.
• Experience working on cloud-native applications.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience with financial or enterprise-scale systems.