Senior Backend Engineer Java

WorkMotion

We work a 5 day work week but strongly believe in flexible working. Where and when you work should not matter. We encourage you to adapt your working time to your individual schedule.

Only considering candidates eligible to work in Europe ⚠️

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a world without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and we're building it at WorkMotion. Our all-in-one HR platform makes it easy to hire and manage global teams, ensuring compliance and streamlining processes. So whether you're a digital nomad or a remote-first company, we've got you covered.

Ready to join the future of work? Let's build something amazing together. As we value work-life balance, please only apply if you're based within 2 hours of the Central European Timezone.

Our Finance Engineering team is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join us in building and scaling the technology that mainly powers our invoicing, finance and company systems. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

What you will do as a Senior Software Engineer

  • Design, implement, and maintain backend features related to finance and invoicing systems.

  • Collaborate with DevOps and follow best practices including CI/CD, monitoring, and “You build it, you run it” principles.

  • Review code contributions from other engineers and provide constructive feedback.

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot production issues and support root cause analysis efforts.

What we are looking for…

  • 6+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java.

  • Strong proficiency with Spring Boot and Java-based microservices and event based architecture.

  • Solid understanding of designing scalable, maintainable, and secure systems.

  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB

  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

  • Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs.

  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and modern DevOps tools and practices.

Our benefits and perks…

  • Global, remote, and thriving:  We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
  • Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day—a full day off just to recharge and relax.
  • Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog—work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
  • Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
  • Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
  • Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.

At WorkMotion, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let our Recruitment Team on [email protected]. We’re here to support you every step of the way!

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Working Week

We work a 5 day work week but strongly believe in flexible working. Where and when you work should not matter. We encourage you to adapt your working time to your individual schedule.

Our Vacation Policy

We offer 20 days of PTO, well-being day and flexible vacation policies designed to support personal time off.

Remote Working Policy

Fully remote with the flexibility to work from anywhere globally.

Company Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Company retreats
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Mental Health Support

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Spring Boot
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
  • Java
  • Backend development
  • Scalable system design
  • Microservices
  • Event-driven design
  • RESTful API design
  • CI/CD
  • Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Relational databases
  • NoSQL databases
  • DevOps practices
  • Code review
  • Finance systems design

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