Remote in EU | Long-term B2B Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for a deeply hands-on Senior Java Engineer who can provide technical leadership while continuing to design, build and ship production code. You will work across several backend services rather than being assigned to one isolated project. The environment consists of distributed, cloud-native systems, with Java as the primary language and Python used across parts of the wider platform.

You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, DevOps engineers and other development teams, helping shape technical solutions across multiple services and translating product requirements into scalable backend architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily in Java

Write production-quality code as a core part of your daily work

Contribute to Python services and codebases when required

Work across approximately three to four interconnected microservices

Make and influence technical and architectural decisions

Break down complex requirements and guide their technical implementation

Review code and establish strong engineering standards

Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance without formal line-management responsibility

Collaborate with Product Owners to evaluate requirements, trade-offs and delivery approaches

Build and operate cloud-native services, primarily on AWS

Deploy and run containerised applications using Kubernetes and Docker

Work with DevOps engineers on CI/CD, deployment, scalability and reliability

Use data,



analytics and operational insights to support technical decisions

Contribute to testing, documentation and continuous improvement throughout the SDLC

Support the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools and solutions where appropriate

Requirements:

At least 6 years of professional backend engineering experience

Strong, recent and hands-on commercial experience with Java

Proven experience designing and developing microservices or distributed systems

Professional experience contributing to production Python codebases

Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-native application architecture

Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker

Experience designing and integrating REST APIs

Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases

Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software-delivery practices

Experience influencing architecture or leading technical decisions

Ability to review code and mentor other engineers

Strong understanding of testing, maintainability and production code quality

Comfortable working across several services and technical priorities simultaneously

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and product stakeholders





Professional working proficiency in English (C1+)

Based within the European Union and able to work on a B2B contract

Nice to have:

Experience with Azure alongside AWS

Experience building or integrating AI-enabled products

Knowledge of analytics, data-processing or event-driven systems

Experience working in an international, distributed engineering environment

Previous experience supporting several engineering teams or product areas

What's on Offer:

Fully remote work from within the European Union

Long-term B2B engagement

Hands-on role with genuine influence over technical direction

Opportunity to work on AI-powered systems used internationally

Collaboration with experienced, multidisciplinary engineering teams

More than 20 days of paid time off

Apple equipment

Training and professional-development budget

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive, respectful workplace for all -regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background. We actively encourage applicants from all identities and experience levels to apply and bring your authentic self to our fast-paced, supportive team.

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📌 Senior Java Engineer - Python & Technical Leadership (España)
🏢 Salve.Inno Consulting
📍 España