We are looking for an experienced  Java Backend Engineer  for our engineering team in  Leipzig , who enjoys solving complex and interesting problems.
The right person for this role has a solid  Backend  engineering experience and knows  Java  and  Spring Framework  very well.
This role is all about hands-on, high quality coding, for high-performing and highly available distributed systems.
Since you’ll be a part of a cross-functional team, experience with  React Redux  frontend technologies is very important, but not decisive.
Here's a little taste of your challenge:
 Share ideas for new features and collaborate with our product management - be creative.
Your ingenuity and commitment matter to us!
Create and nurture complete functional groups from frontend to backend, while having an eye on the platform’s scalability and security;
Develop, implement, test and demonstrate new features within an agile process;
Understand how to improve usability, performance and quality assurance
Who are you?
You have a degree in computer science, engineering or an equivalent practical qualification
You have at least 6 years of experience in Java Backend SW development, in a service-oriented environment
You have excellent knowledge and experience with Java (8/), Spring (Boot), HTTP, API design, SQL DBs and UML
You are an expert in software testing, with a strong focus on automation (TTD experience is a big plus)
You have experience in developing microservices
You have good knowledge of Apache Kafka
You have experience with DevOps and are familiar with service monitoring tools (plus)
 You are curious, eager to get things done and you are driven to further develop yourself.
You enjoy being challenged and have fun while doing your job.
You are a strong communicator with very good written and verbal English skills.
What can you expect?
 An adventure in software product development within a rapidly growing company.
A business unit of a globally renowned brand and various opportunities for your professional development.
Being part of a team of expert developers and contributing in building and adapting technology for the Webfleet Solutions Service Platform.
 Brilliant minds.
Learn from your colleagues – pioneers and experts who are changing the world.
 Different cultures.
Our colleagues come from all over the world, with nationalities and counting.
Let's not forget the good stuff!
annual leave days.
Working from home up to 3 days a week.
euros gross to set up your home office.
Chance to work abroad for working days per year.
Birthday off and volunteering time off.
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning.
Access to Gofluent platform to learn new languages.
Employee Assistance Program.
Support for childcare costs.
% employer funded pension scheme.
Ticket plus card.
Discount on Bridgestone tyres.