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.
And now we are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join us as part of our team.
About the role
Are you passionate about building the systems that power the financial world? PitchBook is a leading financial data and software company that is revolutionizing the private and public equity markets. We provide our clients with the most comprehensive, reliable, and actionable data, research, and insights to help them make informed investment decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Java Engineer to join the team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a scalable platform for instant and scheduled delivery of emails with content that helps our customers to be up-to-date on the latest changes in PitchBook platform data. Also, the team is responsible for exporting data into different documents, such as HTML, PDF, Word, and Excel, for future usage by our customers.
If you are passionate about building robust event-streaming delivery systems, exporting data, and working with modern technologies in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Team setup: Team Lead, 6 BE, 1 FE, 1 SDET. Reporting: all engineers report to EM.
Tech Stack: Java 21, Kubernetes, Spring/Spring Boot, OpenAPI, PostgreSQL, Kafka, jOOQ, Kotlin, React, TypeScript, Gradle.
Work Environment: Flexible schedule with mandatory attendance for core team ceremonies (daily stand-ups, retros, refinements, and sprint planning). The environment emphasizes autonomy, deep technical ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
As a qualified expert You will
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services for email delivery and file generation.
- Monitoring and performance tuning of email-sending services that should deliver emails 24/7 across the whole project.
- Develop REST APIs with the usage of OpenAPI contracts for unified access to enriched datasets.
- Collaborate with data engineers, editors, and product teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
- Ensure high standards for security, performance, and reliability.
We’re looking for you if you have
Core Skills
- Strong proficiency in Java (21+) for designing backend services.
- Ability to build scalable, well-structured, and maintainable server-side applications.
- Experience with the Kafka event streaming platform.
- Solid SQL knowledge and experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP environments.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, data modeling, and API design.
- Experience working with AI agents (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex, etc.).
Soft Skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to drive technical discussions and make informed architectural decisions.
- Enthusiasm for mentorship and knowledge sharing within the team.
Bonus Points
- Kotlin experience, especially for platform data files generation.
- Comfort working with React and TypeScript to support full-stack tasks when needed.
- Experience in Clean/Hexagonal Architecture design of services.
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-Screening with the recruiter
- Tech Interview + Live Coding (up to 1,5 hours)
- Interview with Engineering Manager (30-45 min)
