Senior Java Developer

Lead Java Engineer
Location: Berlin / Hybrid (2 days on-site)
Salary: €85k - €105k
  
Why do you want to leave your current job and work here as a Senior / Lead Java Engineer?
  
Well - finally we have a modern tech stack with no real legacy headaches, Java 17+ required, and a codebase / architecture that is well-maintained and clean.
  
On top of this, there is room to experiment with frameworks (Micronaut / Rust), proposing architectural changes, through to choosing the right tools and frameworks.
  
WHO’S THIS WITH?

• A fast-growing Berlin-based SaaS company that’s reshaping the hospitality space.
• Their growth is organic, product-driven, and the engineers care about the clean architecture and a solid code base.
• The team is growing due to product success, not because of investor hype or vanity hiring.
• The product is proven and becoming profitable, and the codebase you’ll work on is large, mature, and already in great shape.
• This is a company where technical quality hasn’t been sacrificed for speed.  

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

• You’ll be a Senior / Lead level Java Engineer shaping the backend architecture and development of new features and services.
• Working on a real, revenue-generating platform used by clients every day.
• Grow as a Tech Leader - You’ll be the person setting standards, mentoring others, and influencing big decisions.
• Focus on building things right, not firefighting legacy messes.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE GOOD AT?

• Senior level Java development, technical ownership and code quality
• Finding the root cause of any problem and being proactive about the solutions
• Understanding and building complex distributed systems in a SAAS environment
• Writing clean, maintainable code, influencing architectural decisions and be hands-on with implementation

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• 6+ years of modern Java development experience (Java 17+ preferred)
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP Docker, etc.)
• Bonus: You’ve worked on SaaS products with large, production-grade systems
• Some technical leadership experience — leading small teams, reviewing code, setting standards

EXTRA

• This is a flexible hybrid role in Berlin, with an expectation to be in-office 1-2 days a week.
• This is a Lead-level position – to be considered you must have some leadership experience taking ownership of tech initiatives
• ** Please only apply if you are already based in Germany or have a legal right to work in Germany as sponsorship is not yet possible.