We're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our team in Malaga, Spain in a remote working mode. In this role, you will develop and enhance backend services supporting MLS Touch and MLS Client, two mobile applications enabling real estate professionals and their clients to collaborate seamlessly throughout the property search and transaction journey.
You will design and maintain REST APIs, scalable microservices, and optimized data layers, ensuring security, performance and reliability. The position requires availability to work under a US-aligned schedule: approximately 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spain time ( ending at 3:00 PM CST ). This schedule is essential to collaborate effectively with the distributed team and stakeholders.
This role offers the opportunity to leverage modern Java technologies, optimize backend architectures and make use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance code quality and productivity.
Responsibilities Design, develop and enhance backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build and maintain REST APIs for mobile applications and external integrations




Work with MySQL databases, including schema design, query optimization and troubleshooting
Contribute to the design and improvement of a scalable, microservices-based architecture
Implement secure, maintainable and well-tested code following engineering best practices
Diagnose defects, resolve production incidents and performance bottlenecks
Participate in code reviews, solution design and technical discussions
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers and product teams to deliver backend components
Ensure observability, monitoring and CI/CD integration for stability and automation
Apply AI-assisted coding tools to improve quality and efficiency where appropriate
Requirements Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot development
Knowledge of REST API principles, microservices architectures and distributed systems
Proficiency in MySQL including data modeling, query optimization and

📌 Senior Java Engineer (España)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 España