Senior Java Developer

Responsibilities

• Use Agile engineering practices to develop creative and efficient software solutions.
• Work with team members to craft user stories, design tests, and deliver product enhancements.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and stakeholders to identify risks and manage delivery timelines.
• Drive best practice engineering processes and role-model Agile behavior within the team.
• Own and drive automation best practices, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Develop cloud-native microservices and event-driven systems.

Requirements

• At least 7+ years of software development experience working in Agile teams.
• Extensive experience with Java 7/8, Java EE, and the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Messaging, JPA, ORM).
• Expertise in developing cloud-native microservices and event-driven systems.
• Strong knowledge of Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, and Apache Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Solid experience with SQL and at least one relational database (Oracle, MSSQL, or MySQL).
• Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, tagging, pull requests).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit.
• Ability to work from the European Union region with a valid EU work permit.
• Willingness to travel to Dubai occasionally (a few weeks per year).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with functional programming concepts.
• Experience applying Generative AI within the SDLC (prompt patterns, tool integrations).
• Interest in emerging AI-driven practices like agent-based workflows and AI-augmented development.
• Practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity.

About the Company

Xebia is a global tech company with a strong presence in CEE, delivering world-class cloud, data, and software solutions. We work on high-impact projects across industries like fintech, e-commerce, aviation, and logistics for clients such as Spotify, Disney, and Deloitte. We value smart tech, real ownership, and continuous growth, supporting our community through technical Guilds, Labs, and personal development budgets.