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Senior Back-End Engineer (Java)
Are you passionate about developing scalable and maintainable back-end systems using modern technologies? We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team!
Innovecs is a global digital services company with a presence in the US, the UK, the EU, Israel, Australia, and Ukraine. Specializing in software solutions, the Innovecs team has experience in Supply Chain, Healthtech, Collaboration Tech, and Gaming.
For the fifth year in a row, Innovecs is included in the Inc. 5000, the list of fastest-growing private companies in the US, and a ranking of the best global outsourcing service providers by IAOP. Recently, Innovecs was honored with the prestigious Global Good Awards for the Employee Engagement & Wellbeing, won gold at the Employer Brand Management Awards, and was included in the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces Ranking.
Our client is a leading company in the supply of advanced technological services and systems for human resources management – payroll systems, human resources systems, attendance systems, pension savings, and more.
The systems allow for full flexibility and operational independence, maximum transparency of information and data, and serve as a tool for the automation of organizational processes while abiding by the law, protecting sensitive information and the organization’s interests.
Our value to you:
- Flexible hours and remote-first mode,
- Competitive compensation,
- Complete Hardware/Software setup – anything you need for work,
- Open-door culture, transparent communication, and top management at a handshake distance,
- Health insurance, vacation, sick leaves, holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave,
- Access to our learning & development center: workshops, webinars, training platform, and edutainment events,
- Virtual team buildings and social activities.
If you feel like you’re the perfect match for this role, drop us your CV!
There are no limitations, no barriers when the right people are on your way - apply for the vacancy and succeed with us!
Innovecs is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are based on professional qualifications, skills, and experience. We are committed to a transparent, merit-based recruitment process that prevents discrimination and ensures equal opportunities for all candidates. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process to support accessibility and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business and technical requirements, proactively propose improvements, and drive project development initiatives;
- Take ownership of technical architecture and solution design, with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance;
- Demonstrate strong architectural vision and engineering leadership in designing backend services and system integrations;
- Write high-quality, maintainable code and ensure proper test coverage with unit and integration tests;
- Perform thorough code reviews, share best practices, and contribute to overall engineering excellence;
- Take initiative in identifying technical risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities;
Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial experience in backend software development;
- Strong expertise in Java and deep understanding of Java EE ecosystem;
- Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend architectures;
- Strong knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices;
- Hands-on experience with:
- Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security);
- Hibernate / JPA;
- RESTful APIs and microservices architecture;
- Debugging, profiling, and performance optimization;
- Source control systems (Git);
- CI/CD tools such as Jenkins;
- Build tools such as Maven or Gradle;
- Application servers (Tomcat, WebSphere);
- Ability to proactively identify technical improvements and take ownership of solutions;
- Experience performing code reviews and mentoring other engineers;
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams;
What Our People Say
Innovecs fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, offering a supportive atmosphere and endless possibilities for professional development. The inspiring people here empower me to grow, learn new things, and uncover a potential in yourself you didn’t know was there.
Alina Horai
Delivery Manager
I’ve been at Innovecs for 2.5 years. The company invests in the team with technical courses, mentorship programs, insurance, and sports benefits. I’m happy with my experience and confidently recommend Innovecs.
Mykhailo Baturin
Senior Software Engineer
It’s been more than six years since I joined Innovecs. It’s a place where it’s comfortable to work and grow. My experience is filled with valuable moments, meaningful connections, and the chance to be part of something greater.
Mariia Novoselska
Senior Animator 2D
Innovecs provides everything needed for work and self-development, organizes events, and motivates people to join workshops, lectures, and initiatives. We also have a football team that participates in tournaments!
Artem Voronin
Junior Motion Designer
I began my journey as a Game Release Manager, a hybrid QA position that involved communication with operators and suppliers. After a year, I became the Lead of the Game Release team, building a skilled and efficient team from scratch.
Olha Kolomiiets
QA Lead
I like that the company is not indifferent to its employees as individuals. First, we are seen as people. Whereas other companies require time and effort from you to achieve their goals without giving anything in return, Innovecs cares about the emotional state of their people.
Andrii Bosak
Technical Support Specialist
Why Us?
- Personalized benefits based on your preferences
- Diversity of domains & businesses
- Flexible working mode in hybrid teams
- Opportunity to work from home, office or whenever you want to
- Company events and team activities
- Mentorship Program and Individual Development Plan
- English classes to take your speech and writing to a new level
- Global certification preparation program (AWS, ISTQB, Unity, Scrum, etc.), and comprehensive online courses on Udemy, Educative, Pluralsight, edX
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