Engineered in Berlin. Driving the Future of Europe.
At AUTODOC, we are proud to be a homegrown European success story. Founded in Berlin in 2008 and still headquartered in the heart of the continent today, we have evolved from a local specialist into Europe’s leading online platform for the automotive aftermarket.
Our strength lies in our unique identity: we are a digital-first, e-commerce powerhouse with strong German roots and an expansive reach across 27 European countries. This continental focus allows us to blend our heritage with high-tech innovation, staying agile and closely connected to the markets we serve.
Today, our team of more than 5,500 professionals from over 50 different countries is redefining mobility through cutting-edge technology. Bring your talent and expertise to a company that is building a sustainable, tech-driven future for drivers everywhere.
Come join us and impact the future of AUTODOC!
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer Back-end (Java) to deliver scalable and high performing solutions (microservices) to support the AUTODOC business needs. You will drive our migration from a legacy monolith to a modern cloud-based ecosystem using Java, Kafka, and PostgreSQL.
Responsibilities
- Work on the migration from PHP monoliths to the new microservice architecture
- Design and implementation of microservices - Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL
- Test-driven development and Test Automation
- Service monitoring, alerting, and incident mitigation - Grafana and Open Telemetry
- Align technical decisions with other Senior Engineers from other teams
- 7 years+ of work experience as a Java/Kotlin
- Experience with Postgres, MongoDB, and working with large data volumes
- Experience in software development, supporting the design and development of large-scale, distributed software applications - Kafka is a plus
- Experience with microservices and cloud architectures - Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker
- Knowledge of architecture/design methods and patterns, data and API specifications, quality assurance, and testing methods - SOLID, OOP
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to complex problems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment
- English upper-intermediate (B2)
What do we offer?
- Stable employment in the fast-growing international company
- International career in a multicultural environment with lots of opportunities to grow
- Annual vacation of 28 calendar days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
- Mental Wellbeing Program – providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
- Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
- Free English and German language classes
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work
Join us today and let’s create a success story together!
This job was posted on 09/09/2026, and is considering applications up to 6 weeks from this date.
Skills Required
- At least 7 years of professional experience with Java or Kotlin
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and large data volumes
- Experience developing and supporting large-scale distributed software applications
- Experience with microservices and cloud architectures
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and Docker
- Knowledge of architecture and design methods, design patterns, data and API specifications, quality assurance, and testing methods
- Knowledge of SOLID and object-oriented programming
- Strong problem-solving, logical, and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work autonomously
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency at B2 level
- Experience with Kafka
What We Do
At AUTODOC, our vision is to become the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive industry, seamlessly connecting all facets of the automotive aftermarket. Founded in Berlin in 2008, AUTODOC has developed into one of the most exciting e-commerce companies in Europe in a remarkably short period. Today, we are the leading online retailer for vehicle spare parts and accessories in Europe. With a team of over 5,000 employees from more than 50 nations, we’re growing fast and transforming rapidly. From logistics and customer service to product, tech, and data—AUTODOC is powered by a highly international, agile workforce that drives digitalisation and operational excellence at every level. Join us as we build the future of automotive e-commerce. Catch the ride with AUTODOC.
