We’re looking for a
Senior Backend Engineer to help us build a scalable, reliable backend that
keeps our systems running smoothly and makes our clients’ experience seamless.
You’ll work closely with L1 and L2 support teams to tackle tricky issues,
contribute to a balanced on-call rotation, and provide clear guidance to keep
everything running reliably. Along the way, you’ll set strong engineering
standards, mentor growing developers, and be part of a collaborative team that
supports each other’s growth - if this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d
love to hear from you.
Your day to day will
include:
- Supporting the
development of a stable and scalable Kotlin and Spring Boot back-end from the
ground up
- Collaborate
closely with our Customer Support (L1) and Infrastructure Support (L2) teams to
efficiently manage escalations- helping identify, troubleshoot, and resolve
operational issues that keep our clients running smoothly
- Participate in a
rotating on-call schedule to ensure reliable 24/7 client support paired with
appropriate compensation for your time and expertise
- Crafting code that
adheres to the highest industry standards while ensuring seamless integration
with our Cl tools
- Collaborating
effectively within a dynamic team environment on exciting, cutting-edge tech
initiatives while working closely with fellow engineers and supporting Tech
Leads and Architects
- Bringing an
architectural perspective to the planning process
- Guiding and
mentoring junior developers to support their professional growth
Requirements
- 5+ years of
experience in Java ecosystem, familiarity with Java 17, 21
- Deep understanding
of Spring Boot
- Experience with an
observability platform (Grafana / LGTM or ELK stack or NewRelic)
- Proven ability to
troubleshoot under pressure, quickly identify root causes, recommend impactful
solutions, and ensure thorough follow-through
- Hands-on
experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (Postgres, Redis)
- Experience with
Kubernetes
- Familiarity with
at least one public cloud provider (preferably AWS)
- Familiarity with
IaC, such as Terraform, Helm is a plus
- DevOps mindset of
continuous improvement by following processes, sharing knowledge, and learning
from feedback
- A strong OOP
mindset and a commitment to upholding SOLID principles
- A genuine interest
in staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends
- A passion for
writing clean, maintainable code, adhering to best practices (if you're a Clean
Code/Coder/Architecture fan, you're more than welcome)
- Kotlin experience
is a huge plus, as this is our choice of language on the JDK
- At least an
intermediate level of English language skills since our team operates
internationally
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in the Java ecosystem
- Familiarity with Java 17 and Java 21
- Deep understanding of Spring Boot
- Experience with an observability platform such as Grafana/LGTM, ELK, or New Relic
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and follow through
- Hands-on experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL or Redis
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Familiarity with at least one public cloud provider, preferably AWS
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Helm
- DevOps mindset focused on continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and feedback
- Strong object-oriented programming mindset and commitment to SOLID principles
- Interest in current industry trends
- Ability to write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices
- Kotlin experience
- Intermediate English language skills
What We Do
IDBC Group is a digital recruitment company and an IT & HR services firm, acting as one of Hungary's leading external IT resource providers, specializing in executive search, IT contracting, RPO, and workforce leasing services.
