PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We’re proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion and a B Corp-certified company.
* We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, 650+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
* We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt)
* We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: we invest in what we genuinely believe in and work as a collective intelligence
* We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence
About Gen-e2
While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, built on strong collaboration between generative AI and our best talents:
* We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with GitHub Copilot .
* The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams.
* A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation.
* A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.
With Gen-e2, we deliver end-to-end products 2–3× faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence.
Your Role
As a Senior Backend Java Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions within modern microservices-based architectures .
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain backend applications in Java (Java 8+), ensuring high availability and performance.
* Design and implement robust RESTful APIs, including versioning, authentication, and documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI .
* Build microservices and endpoints using frameworks such as Spring Boot and/or Jakarta EE .
* Manage and integrate relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Redis) efficiently.
* Implement and optimize data access using ORMs such as Hibernate or JPA .
* Develop unit tests and automated API tests using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, and Postman/Newman .
* Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and secure development best practices (OWASP, data validation, error handling).
* Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or others).
* Collaborate in agile teams (Scrum), actively participating in code reviews and pull request management.
* Identify bottlenecks, perform profiling, and optimize performance in production environments.
* Work in international environments, communicating technical solutions and documenting APIs in English .
Who You Are
* 5+ years of experience developing backend applications in Java .
* Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs .
* Strong command of frameworks such as Spring Boot and/or Jakarta EE .
* Advanced experience with relational and NoSQL databases .
* Deep knowledge of ORMs such as Hibernate or JPA .
* Experience with automated testing (unit and API testing).
* Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and application security practices.
* Experience working with CI/CD pipelines .
* Advanced Git skills and experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum).
* Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
* Advanced English (spoken and written) to collaborate with global teams.
What We Offer
* Stimulating working environments
* Unique career path
* International mobility
* Internal R&D projects
* Knowledge sharing
* Personalized training
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