Java Backend Developer

About Qualysoft

·25 years of experience in software engineering, established in Vienna, Austria

·Active in Romania since 2007, with office in central Bucharest (Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara 54B)

·Delivering End to End IT Consulting Services - From Team Augmentation and Dedicated Teams to Custom Software Development

·We deliver scalable enterprise systems, intelligent automation frameworks, and digital transformation platforms

·Cross-industry experience by sustaining global players in BSFI (Banking, financial services and insurance), Telecom,Retail & E-commerce, Energy and Utilities, Automotive, Manufacturing, Logitics, High Tech

·Global Presence: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, and Indonesia

·International team of 500+ software engineers

·Strategic partnerships: Microsoft Cloud Certified Partner, Tricentis Solutions Partner in Test Automation and Test Management, Creatio Exclusive Partner, Doxee Implementation Partner

·Powered by cutting-edge technologies: AI, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, IoT, and Test Automation.

·Project beneficiaries ranging from large-scale enterprises to startups

·Stable growth and revenue increase year over year, a resilient organisation in volatile IT market conditions

·Quality-first mindset, culture of innovation, and long-term client partnerships

·Global and local reach – trusted by key industry players in Europe and the US

Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 21 and Spring Boot. • Develop and integrate REST and SOAP APIs to enable communication between internal and external systems. • Implement and maintain event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication between services. • Work with SQL databases, including database design, query optimization, and data persistence. • Develop and maintain automated integration tests using TestContainers to ensure application reliability and quality. • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend applications to improve performance, stability, and scalability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to deliver reliable software solutions. • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices. • Contribute to application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance in containerized environments.

Qualifications • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 21 and Spring Boot. • Develop and integrate REST and SOAP APIs to enable communication between internal and external systems. • Implement and maintain event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication between services. • Work with SQL databases, including database design, query optimization, and data persistence. • Develop and maintain automated integration tests using TestContainers to ensure application reliability and quality. • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend applications to improve performance, stability, and scalability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to deliver reliable software solutions. • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement of development practices. • Contribute to application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance in containerized environments.

Nice to have • Hands-on experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes for container orchestration and application deployment. • Previous experience in banking or financial services, particularly with banking system integrations. • Understanding of transaction processing, data consistency, and secure communication between financial systems. • Familiarity with Docker and cloud-native application development.

What We Offer

·Premium medical package

·Lunch Tickets & Pluxee Card

·Bookster subscription

·13th salary/yearly bonuses

·Enterprise job security with a startup mentality (diverse & engaging environment, international exposure, flat hierarchy) under the stability of a secure multinational

·A supportive culture (we value ownership, autonomy, and healthy work-life balance) with great colleagues, team events and activities

·Flexible working program and openness to remote work

·Collaborative mindset – employees shape their own benefits, tools, team events and internal practices

·Diverse opportunities in Software Development with international exposure

·Flexibility to choose projects aligned with your career path and technical goals

·Access to leading learning platforms, courses, and certifications (Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, Google Cloud)

·Career growth & learning – mentorship programs, certifications, professional development opportunities, and above-market salary

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.