Software Engineer (Java)

The creative mind behind every project.  Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in. 
 
 **Please note: This is a hybrid role and requires the candidate to be based in Graz, Austria.
 

About Us    

Ascent has recently been acquired by Acuity Analytics.  This is both a significant milestone for us and a tremendous opportunity for you.  Acuity Analytics is a business with a strong global reputation, an impressive client base and ambitious growth plans.  We delivers deep insights and domain-led digital transformation to high-growth and heavily regulated organisations.  To our customers, we bring a partnership that provides the talent, technology and capability to enhance performance and operational efficiency.

About the role 

We are looking for a solid Mid-to-Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. While your primary expertise should be in Java backend development, we’re looking for someone who is open to leveraging other backend technologies, such as Node.js, when the project demands it. 

The ideal candidate has fullstack experience but if you're a strong backend developer without frontend specialization, we'd still love to hear from you. This is a hands-on development role that offers the opportunity to work on high-impact systems in a modern, agile environment. 

About you 

Key personality traits: 

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.  
• Proactive and supportive team player.  
• Ability to act independently.  
• Quick to learn new techniques and eager to embrace new challenges.  
• Positive attitude towards change and a fast-paced environment.  
• Can-do approach towards development initiatives, methodologies, and working practices.  
• Embraces a challenger mindset, thriving on pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and focusing on delivering value.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services primarily in Java 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features 
• Be open to using non-Java backend technologies (e.g., Node.js) when appropriate 
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to best practices 
• Build or integrate with frontend applications using common frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) — if fullstack 
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance 

Key Requirements 

• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on Java 
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, RESTful APIs, and microservices 
• Willingness and ability to work with other backend stacks (such as Node.js) 
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments 
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git 

Nice to Haves 

• Fullstack development experience (any modern frontend stack – React, Angular, Vue, etc.) 
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices 
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) 
• German-speaking skills 

Why join us

Peоple are at the Heart of our Business.  By investing in people, we achieve exceptional results for our clients and create new opportunities for our teams to thrive.  Check out this page for more details.