Job description
Who We Are Building the AI-first frontier enterprise. We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach—Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.
- We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
- We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
- We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
- We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence
- We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.
YOUR ROLE
As a Senior Backend Java Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions within modern microservices-based architectures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain backend applications in Java (Java 8+), ensuring high availability and performance.
- Design and implement robust RESTful APIs, including versioning, authentication, and documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
- Build microservices and endpoints using frameworks such as Spring Boot and/or Jakarta EE.
- Manage and integrate relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Redis) efficiently.
- Implement and optimize data access using ORMs such as Hibernate or JPA.
- Develop unit tests and automated API tests using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, and Postman/Newman.
- Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and secure development best practices (OWASP, data validation, error handling).
- Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or others).
- Collaborate in agile teams (Scrum), actively participating in code reviews and pull request management.
- Identify bottlenecks, perform profiling, and optimize performance in production environments.
- Work in international environments, communicating technical solutions and documenting APIs in English.
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years of experience developing backend applications in Java.
- Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Strong command of frameworks such as Spring Boot and/or Jakarta EE.
- Advanced experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Deep knowledge of ORMs such as Hibernate or JPA.
- Experience with automated testing (unit and API testing).
- Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and application security practices.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
- Advanced Git skills and experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum).
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
- Advanced English (spoken and written) to collaborate with global teams. AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING (CORE EXPECTATION)
- Use Generative AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:
- Code scaffolding and refactoring
- Code generation and optimisation
- Test-cases and documentation generation
- Build applications through AI-driven development practices, including:
- AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting
- Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition
- Automated documentation generation
- Apply prompt engineering best practices for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.
- Validate GenAI output (determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic). MORE ABOUT PALO IT OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH LEADING ENTERPRISES, NEXT-GENERATION BUSINESSES AND FRONTIER PARTNERS, SHAPING WHAT COMES NEXT, HELPING THEM SCALE AI AND SOLVE COMPLEX BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES.
What We Offer
- Stimulating working environments
- Unique career path
- International mobility
- Internal R&D projects (including Gen-e2™)
- Knowledge sharing
- Personalized training via PALO IT Academy
- Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page https://www.palo-it.com/en/career.