Senior Java Developer

freeC's Client

About the Client:

Our client is a European AgriTech company developing a next-generation SaaS platform for the agriculture sector. Their solutions enable farmers to optimize workflows through digital tools and real-time data. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Scaling: Contribute to scaling a cloud-based SaaS platform serving hundreds of thousands of users, with the goal of reaching millions of farmers globally.
• Backend Ownership: Take full responsibility for backend architecture and services, focusing on performance optimization, reliability, and integration of modular components.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely within a cross-functional "tribe" structure, alongside other developers, designers, and product owners, to build an extensible and automated platform.
• Data-Driven Development: Leverage usage data and user insights to inform product decisions, prioritize improvements, and align technical roadmap with real-world needs.

What We’re Looking For:

Must have

• Product Mindset: A strong passion for building meaningful products that address real-world user needs, particularly in data-intensive or impact-driven domains.
• Java Expertise: Solid experience in backend development using Java, particularly with frameworks like Spring Boot or Grails, and a deep understanding of RESTful API design.
• NoSQL Familiarity: Comfortable working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra, including handling complex queries and schema design.
• Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and practical understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment pipelines.
• Version Control Mastery: Proficient in using Git and modern version control workflows in collaborative development environments.

Bonus Skills:

• Scalability & Modularity: Experience developing scalable, modular commercial software systems.
• Messaging Systems: Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or JMS for asynchronous processing.
• Microservices: Solid grasp of microservices architecture and service orchestration.
• Frontend & Mobile Exposure: Some background in frontend (e.g., Angular) or mobile development (e.g., Flutter) is a plus.
• Test-Driven Development: Comfortable working in TDD environments.
• API & Payments: Exposure to integrating payment platforms via APIs
• MVP Thinking: Understanding of lean product development and the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach.

• Fully-remote working (Italy timezone)
• Employment type: contractor (1 year)
• NET salary (PIT will be covered by the company)