Senior Backend Developer [BET_06]

QUALITY & RELIABILITY S.A. (Q&R S.A.) is an international technology innovator, Great Place to work certified, with a broad portfolio of software products and services within the primary industry segments in which it operates.

We are seeking motivated and talented professionals to join our highly skilled teams. As a Senior Back End Developer at Q&R S.A., you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend services for large-scale enterprise projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Front-End, BA-QA) and leverage modern development practices such as AI-driven automation to streamline workflows, enhance code quality, and deliver robust solutions efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain Java-based services using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Implement scalable and modular solutions, including reusable libraries/modules for various business needs
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code following best practices and organizational standards.
• Enforce peer code reviews and pull request checks to ensure clean, maintainable, and secure code
• Integrate with tools (e.g., SonarCube) for continuous code quality checks, monitoring technical debt, and identifying vulnerabilities
• Collaborate on effective database strategies (e.g., Oracle, Postgres) for query optimization
• Use database-specific analysis tools to refine queries, create indices, and ensure high performance
• Manage schema changes following best practices to minimize downtime and maintain data integrity
• Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive tasks (e.g., code generation, technical documentation)
• Contribute to a growing knowledge base (e.g., Confluence), applying best practices where relevant
• Implement unit tests (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) for critical workflows, adhering to TDD principles
• Ensure smooth integration of automated tests in CI/CD pipelines to detect and resolve issues early
• Support Front-End developers interested in expanding to Back-End skills, providing guidance and mentorship
• Participate in daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster a collaborative environment
• Coordinate product releases with internal teams, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to maintain high system reliability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 7+ years of work experience in backend development with Java (11, 17+) and Spring Boot (including Spring Data, Spring Security), SQL (Oracle or Postgres) with proven query optimization and indexing techniques, ORM frameworks (JPA/Hibernate), Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito), Build Tools (e.g., Maven) and Version Control (Git), Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, and robust API design

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud for scalable application deployment
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies
• Understanding of securing deployments, endpoint security, and ACMS
• Exposure to AI-driven documentation or code generation tools
• Agile or Scrum for iterative development
• Exposure to TRIZ for structured problem-solving
• Basic familiarity with ReactJS (or other frameworks) is a plus for broader collaboration
• Knowledge of Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, or similar automation pipelines

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including mentoring junior developers
• Proactive & Organized: Ability to prioritize tasks and execute effectively under deadlines
• Adaptability: Willingness to explore new technologies and approaches that improve overall project outcomes
• Continuous Learner: Eagerness to leverage courses and certifications (including AI/LLM-focused) for professional growth

What is there for you

• We want our people to be well compensated, so we offer an attractive salary package
• Health is the most important asset, so we have you secured with a health insurance and compilation plan from day one
• We are excited for challenges, so you are invited to take part in exciting, innovative projects that make a difference
• We never stop learning and evolving! We encourage our people to follow the pace by providing them voucher for Training Courses, so that they adapt new tech skills and develop their soft skills
• Most important, we work as a team, so we gather on a smaller and bigger occasions to celebrate good times together! Happy Fridays, bowling sessions, running events and everything that help us have fun and enjoy working to our team