At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.
About the role:
We are looking for a Middle Java/Kotlin Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of a next-generation Payment Orchestration Platform. This platform optimises transaction processing, enhances operational efficiency, and delivers a seamless user experience. It integrates with multiple payment gateways, incorporates fraud prevention mechanisms, and ensures compliance with PCI DSS and other financial regulations.
Team Structure:
The team is being built from scratch to support a new client and a high-impact project. The initial plan is to form a full-scale team consisting of 4 backend engineers, 1 frontend engineer, 1 QA, 1 Business Analyst (BA), and 1 Solution Architect (SA). As the project scales, the goal is to expand to two full-scale teams, bringing the total team size to 15 specialists. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly established team, shaping the architecture, processes, and best practices from the ground up.
You’ll work with the following stack:
Java / Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring Security, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.
Schedule:
Flexible, with occasional required meetings. Working hours – standard businesses hours CET timezone
As a qualified expert, You will:
- Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin in a microservices architecture.
- Take ownership of feature development from idea to production.
- Design and implement APIs and integrate with third-party services.
- Work with PostgreSQL, Kafka, and other backend technologies.
- Build and secure applications using Spring Boot and Spring Security.
- Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews.
- Deploy and manage services in AWS Cloud using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies and communicate effectively with the team.
- Continuously improve the system by researching and applying new technologies.
We’re looking for you if you have:
- 3+ years of backend development experience with Java/Kotlin in a microservices architecture within e-commerce / fintech / telecom / health tech domains.
- Experience working on 2+ real production projects with a visible impact.
- Proven ability to take full ownership of feature development from start to finish.
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security.
- Experience working in structured Scrum teams, understanding Agile ceremonies, roles, and goals.
- Strong problem-solving skills—able to challenge solutions and suggest improvements.
- Proactive approach—conducts initial research and asks relevant questions.
- Clear communicator—comfortable discussing technical topics with customer-side stakeholders.
- Curious mindset—digs deep into problems to ensure a full understanding of the system.
What’s in it for You
Reveal great tech solutions
Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Experience an agile and flexible working environment
Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.
Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth
Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.
Be among like-minded people
Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.
Interview steps
- Pre-screen with the recruiter;
- Technical interview;
- Manager’s interview.
