Mid/Senior Java Software Engineer

Company Description

Based in Romania, in the heart of Transylvania, Accesa is a dynamic and innovative technology company with around 1200 employees all around the country.  

With 20 years of experience in turning complex business challenges into growth opportunities, we are a trusted partner for leading brands across sectors such as Retail, Manufacturing, Finance & Banking, as we cover the complete digital evolution journey for our clients— from ideation and requirements setup to software development and managed services.  

Accesa is more than just a workplace; it’s a hub for tech enthusiasts who are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. With a customer-centric approach and a focus on growth, we offer an exciting and rewarding environment for IT professionals looking to make a real impact. 

As a fast-growing company, we are expanding our footprint and continuously seeking talented individuals from all around the world, including the Middle East, to join our diverse and inclusive teams. In line with our growth strategy and commitment to creating global opportunities, we are excited to announce the development of a new regional headquarters in Uzbekistan. 

This expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, enabling us to be closer to our clients and partners in Central Asia while tapping into the region's growing pool of skilled professionals. The new headquarters will serve as a strategic hub for innovation, collaboration, and excellence—reinforcing our commitment to building strong, sustainable tech ecosystems wherever we operate. 

Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a difference on a global scale. Whether you're looking to advance your career, work on cutting-edge projects, or be part of a passionate, customer-driven team, Accesa is the place to be. Come grow with us! 

Job Description

One of our clients operates prominently in the retail sector, where we enhance operations across their extensive network of +1000 physical shops and support a workforce of 50 000 employees. Our IT solutions ensure streamlined processes and heightened security, enabling them to maintain leadership in financial technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable solutions: Build and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Deliver high-quality code: Implement applications following best practices in clean code, testing, and performance optimization.
• Leverage event-driven architecture: Use events to build robust, asynchronous systems that support scalability and decoupled services.
• Optimize data interactions: Implement and maintain efficient relational database integrations that ensure data integrity and system responsiveness.
• Support modern deployment practices: Collaborate with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications and integrate CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to strong engineering standards: Take part in architectural discussions and perform code reviews.

Qualifications

Must have:

• 3+ years of experience in backend software development using Java 17 or above
• Good proficiency with Spring Boot and the Spring framework ecosystem
• Hands-on experience working with RESTful microservices
• Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries and working with databases
• Experience with Git, GitOps and Agile development practices
• Strong English communication skills; German language skills are a plus

Nice to have:

• Experience with Google Cloud platforms
• Good understanding of Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools for automated build and deployment
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms

Additional Information

We nurture genuine connections, encourage an active lifestyle, and support the development of a healthy mindset. Our benefits programme is inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and is designed to prioritise your overall wellbeing.

To live a wholesome experience inside and outside our offices, we need to take care of our overall wellbeing, from the physical aspect to creating a healthy work-life fusion and looking at learning as a lifelong journey and a shared responsibility between our people and our organisation.

• Physical Wellbeing: Our wellbeing program includes medical insurance, In-house fitness trainer available remotely and 1 on 1 remote sessions with our Sports and Health Coach focused on nutrition counselling and tailored training plans
• Work-Life Fusion: Start with at least 21 vacation days (based on seniority), and earn 1 extra day for each completed year of collaboration — up to 29 days — depending on your tenure in the company and/or industry. Enjoy the flexibility to work from both home and the office.
• Growth opportunities: we focus on long-term learning programmes that develop both technical and non-technical skills incrementally. Together with your Career Coach you will discuss what are learning resources and platforms you can access in order to develop your skills