Location: Remote (only from Romania)

Contract Type: Freelance SRL or PFA/1-year contract

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in Java and/or Kotlin to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of modern software engineering practices, microservices architecture, and CI/CD workflows, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and adaptability. This role involves building scalable services, developing REST APIs, contributing to frontend interfaces, and ensuring seamless integration across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and/or Kotlin within a microservices architecture.

• Build and optimize REST APIs and ensure robust service-to-service communication.

• Contribute to frontend development and collaborate on end-to-end feature delivery.

• Containerize services using Docker and support deployment workflows on Kubernetes-based environments.

• Work with relational databases and write efficient SQL queries; collaborate on schema design and performance optimization.

• Participate in code reviews, follow Git workflows, and contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability.

What Youll Bring

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure while demonstrating agility, ownership, and accountability.

• Proven hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong focus on backend technologies (Java/Kotlin).

• Excellent knowledge of Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and backend design patterns.

• Practical experience working with Docker (images, containers) and a solid understanding of Kubernetes deployments.

• Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational database design; experience with NoSQL is a plus.

• Solid understanding of Git workflows, code review practices, and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK).

• Understanding of modern UI/UX practices and frontend development principles.