As part of our continued growth, Neo Group is recruiting on behalf of one of our local partners, leveraging our network of 1,400 talented professionals across 10+ countries. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that empower our clients and foster professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
We are on the lookout for a Middle+/Senior Java Backend Developer to join our IT Department.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full development lifecycle: from idea to production rollout
- Develop and maintain the backend of a high-load application
- Design and implement APIs, integrate with external and internal services
- Work with databases, write efficient SQL queries and migrations
- Optimize performance and scalability of solutions
- Ensure code compliance with internal standards and best practices
- Test, debug, and support the code
- Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other teams
Requirements
- 3+ years of commercial experience in Java development
- Understanding of web application fundamentals using Apache Tomcat
- Understanding of multithreading and concurrency in Java (ExecutorService, CompletableFuture, Virtual Threads, Synchronization, Thread safety)
- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, including Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data
- Experience building RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience with Kafka in production/high-load environments
- Experience working with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB, Redis)
- Proficient in Git and experience in team-based development
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Solid skills in writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito or similar tools; commitment to well-tested and reliable code
- Experience writing cloud-native (Docker, Kubernetes), distributed systems in Java and Spring Boot
- Experience leveraging AI-powered coding assistants (such as Claude) to enhance productivity, code generation and refactoring
Soft Skills:
- Ability to clearly articulate technical solutions and justify choices
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Responsible, result-driven collaborator and effective communicator
- Enthusiastic to learn and grow with the team
Benefits
- Annual salary €51,000–€69,000 gross
- Kick off your birthday month with a bang!
Not only do you get heartfelt birthday wishes from your team, but you also enjoy a fully-paid day off. Celebrate your way!
- Your dedication deserves more than applause. Depending on your tenure, you can snag up to 1,000€ in gift vouchers and unique souvenirs to mark your milestones with us.
- Prioritize your health with up to 80€ gross per month for wellness activities. Stay fit, unwind, or both – on us!
- Enjoy two paid meals per week, facilitated by our very cool office manager.
- Invest in your growth with 500€ annually for learning. We're investing in your future!
- When you need time off for health reasons, enjoy 2 fully-paid health days, plus additional days off in compliance with Latvian laws.
- Delight in extras like prescribed vacation, comprehensive post-probation health insurance, annual optical wear reimbursement, free parking, and fun office features like PS5 and massage chairs. Don’t forget our lively team-building events – because work should be fun!
Skills Required
- 3+ years of commercial Java development experience
- Understanding of web application fundamentals using Apache Tomcat
- Understanding of Java multithreading and concurrency, including ExecutorService, CompletableFuture, Virtual Threads, synchronization, and thread safety
- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, including Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Spring Data
- Experience building RESTful APIs
- Production experience with Kafka in high-load environments
- Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Experience with MongoDB and Redis
- Proficiency in Git and team-based development
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Unit and integration testing experience using JUnit, Mockito, or similar tools
- Experience building cloud-native distributed systems with Docker, Kubernetes, Java, and Spring Boot
- Experience using AI-powered coding assistants such as Claude for coding, generation, and refactoring
- Ability to clearly articulate technical solutions and justify choices
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Neo Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Neo Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Neo Group.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site meals, gym access, and wellness activities (e.g., Zumba/Padel), plus occasional stipends/refunds and frequent social events enhance day-to-day experience. Office amenities in Malta (e.g., complimentary breakfast and lunch, yoga, wellness refund) are particularly visible.
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Healthcare Strength — Job posts indicate comprehensive/private medical insurance is offered in several locations. Malta roles reference health insurance after probation, signaling baseline coverage even if timing varies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Examples include 20–25 paid vacation days, an extra paid birthday day, and additional “health days” in some markets. These entitlements appear in role-specific ads, with counts differing by location.
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What We Do
Neo Group encompasses a portfolio of companies offering B2B services in marketing, technology, data analysis, customer support, HR, and compliance. Headquartered in Malta, our teams are strategically located across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our mission at Neo Group is straightforward: to drive profitability and expansion in every market we enter. Yet, beyond financial goals, we prioritize creating an environment where individuals thrive. We aim to expand our presence globally while empowering our team members to reach their fullest potential.
