Senior Backend Engineer, free2move

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on microservices architecture and cloud-based solutions
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent IT knowledge
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java technologies and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) is a plus
• Familiarity with continuous integration systems (e.g., Gitlab) and cloud infrastructures like AWS
• Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Practical expertise in configuring and implementing messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team
• Proven problem-solving ability and a passion for building scalable, maintainable backend systems

Desirable

• You will evolve in an ultra-dynamic, innovative, agile, internationally-focused structure and integrate our talented ❤️teams♥️, full of ideas and motivation and with multidisciplinary skills, at the crossroads of the digital eco-system and the fast-changing automotive sector
• Are you passionate about building scalable, resilient backend systems and working with cutting-edge technologies like Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes and RabbitMQ?
• Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and growth are celebrated?
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot for scalable and resilient telematics services
• Develop and maintain cloud-based architectures with AWS for high availability and performance
• Implement microservices architectures and containerization using Kubernetes to support distributed systems and continuous deployment
• Design and optimize data flows with RabbitMQ for message queuing and event-driven communication between services
• Work on real-time data processing and analytics to support telematics use cases such as vehicle tracking, rental state, and fraud checks
• Collaborate closely with mobile developers, and product managers to ensure backend services are well-integrated with the overall car sharing platform
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and internal standards
• Contribute to system design discussions and ensure backend services are designed for scalability, security, and high availability
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring high system uptime and reliability