Senior Java Developer - Remote Position

About the Role

Akens Nordburg is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer remote to expand our Spanish-based team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of modern, reactive, and event-driven backend systems. You will work with a cloud-native technology stack, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build reactive applications using Spring WebFlux.
• Implement and integrate event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Develop real-time integrations via WebSocket and reactive messaging.
• Integrate databases using PostgreSQL, Hibernate, JDBC, and R2DBC.
• Implement Kafka integrations with Spring Cloud Stream.
• Contribute to containerized and cloud-native deployments.
• Ensure high code quality through clean code practices, testing, and reviews.
• Collaborate in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation workflows.
• Work closely with product, architecture, and DevOps teams.

Requirements

• University degree in science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, including deep knowledge of frameworks and starters such as Spring WebFlux (reactive programming), Reactive Kafka Streaming, WebSocket, and Kafka Reactive Binder.
• Strong expertise in database integration, especially with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with ORM technologies (e.g., Hibernate).
• Solid knowledge of JDBC and R2DBC for reactive data processing.
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures, including Kafka as a message broker.
• Hands-on experience integrating Kafka with Spring Boot (e.g., via Spring Cloud Stream).
• Experience with containerized and cloud-native deployments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Ability to work in a modern reactive technology stack and deliver clean, scalable, and reliable solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of time-series data processing.
• Experience with time-series databases.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements - 100% remote.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.