Java Backend Developer

City of Belgrade , Serbia
full-time

AI overview

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize backend solutions for payment integrations, enhancing performance and scalability while collaborating across departments.

As part of our continued growth, Neo Group is recruiting on behalf of one of our local partners, leveraging our network of 1,400 talented professionals across 10+ countries. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that empower our clients and foster professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

We are on the lookout for a Java Backend Developer to join our Engineering Department.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the payment integrations backend.
  • Develop and maintain backend for auxiliary payment services (not related to integrations directly).
  • Design and implement APIs, integrate with external and internal services.
  • Work with databases, write efficient SQL queries and migrations.
  • Optimize performance and scalability of solutions.
  • Test, debug, and support the code.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other teams.
  • Collaborate with tech support at partners' side.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of commercial experience in Java development.
  • Excellent understanding of web application fundamentals.
  • Strong knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot, including Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data.
  • Experience building RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka in production/high-load environments.
  • Experience working with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Proficient in Git and experience in team-based development.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture.
  • Solid skills in writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, TestContainers, WireMock or similar tools; commitment to well-tested and reliable code.

Additional Skills:

  • Experience with RabbitMQ.
  • Experience with Apache Camel.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10 and others).

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to clearly articulate technical solutions and justify choices.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Proactive, self-driven, and responsible for results.

Benefits

  • Enjoy 3 health days to focus on your well-being.
  • Take advantage of 25 paid calendar vacation days to explore, relax, and unwind.
  • Get a $30 net per month sports compensation to stay active and healthy.
  • Benefit from top-notch medical insurance for peace of mind.
  • Indulge in a variety of snacks available in the office.
  • Join us for exciting corporate events that foster team spirit and fun!

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free Meals & Snacks: Indulge in a variety of snacks available in the office.
  • Health Insurance: Benefit from top-notch medical insurance for peace of mind.
  • Health days: Enjoy 3 health days to focus on your well-being.
  • Paid Time Off: Take advantage of 25 paid calendar vacation days to explore, relax, and unwind.

Welcome to Neo Group – Where Growth and People Thrive!At Neo Group, our mission is crystal clear: we're driven to achieve profitability and expansion in every operating market we step into. But it's not just about the numbers; it's about fostering an environment where individuals flourish and grow. We're on a mission to establish our presence in as many regions as possible, all while ensuring that our team members are supported and empowered to reach their full potential.Our vision? To build a resilient global business that stands strong in the face of local market changes. We're committed to enhancing the quality of life and growth opportunities for everyone involved, from our employees to our partners and beyond.At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Trust, Development, Stability, People-First, and Accountability. These values aren't just words on a page – they're the guiding principles that shape our culture and drive our decisions every day.Join us at Neo Group, where we're not just building a business – we're building a community where growth and people come first.

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