Java Back- End Developer

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Java Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, working in a modern microservices architecture. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable applications.

If you are passionate about backend development, cloud-native technologies, and building robust enterprise applications, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, etc.).
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Participate in the design, optimization, and maintenance of PostgreSQL database models.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications running on OpenShift.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers working with React to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend services.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Develop and execute unit tests and support continuous integration practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and proactively improve application performance, scalability, and security.
• Work collaboratively within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Java backend development.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Knowledge of Docker containers and OpenShift.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with React development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with cloud-native application development and containerized deployments.

• Hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain
• Possibility to manage work permits.
• Permanent, full-time contract.
• Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home.
• Training and career development.
• Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, Language lessons, etc
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you are passionate about development & tech, we want to meet you!

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).