Backend Java Developer
Who We Are
Building the AI-first frontier enterprise.
We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach-Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. 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 (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence.
We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.
Your Role
As a Backend Java Developer at PALO IT, you'll lead the design and implementation of scalable backend systems for innovative digital solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software, contribute to technical decisions, and mentor other developers.
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, security, performance, and seamless integration with frontend systems.
Build and optimize microservices architectures, applying design patterns, clean architecture, and software engineering best practices.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Tech Leads to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, clean code principles, and adherence to development best practices.
Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering continuous learning, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to R&D projects and community initiatives within PALO IT.
Who You Are
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of backend development experience with Java.
Strong proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
Solid experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
Experience with event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is a plus.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or IBM Cloud is a plus.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm, RBAC, and autoscaling, is a plus.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab is a plus.
Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack is a plus.
Experience with Apache Camel or WebFlux is a plus.
Passionate about clean code, technical excellence, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Willingness to share knowledge and mentor other developers.
Fluent in English, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
More About PALO IT
Our clients include some of the world’s most successful companies. We collaborate with leading enterprises, next-generation businesses and frontier partners, shaping what comes next, helping them scale AI and solve complex business and technology challenges.
What We Offer
Stimulating working environments
Unique career path
International mobility
Internal R&D projects (including Gen-e2™)
Knowledge sharing
Personalized training via PALO IT Academy
Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship
For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page.