Senior Java Dev

Brief:

• Must-have: 7-8 years with Java (Spring Boot), REST APIs, NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra), Git, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

• Nice-to-have: Microservices, Kafka/RabbitMQ, scalable SaaS systems, API payment integration, TDD

• Domain: AgriTech, traceability, IoT, compliance, large-scale data pipelines

• Mindset: Product ownership, MVP thinking, real-world data focus, collaborative in Agile/tribe structure

• Project: Building and scaling a modular SaaS platform used by over 140,000 farms globally across EU, LATAM, Africa

Working hours: align giờ Italy (chậm hơn VN 5-6hrs)

About the Client:

Our client is a European AgriTech company developing a next-generation SaaS platform for the agriculture sector. Their solutions enable farmers to optimize workflows through digital tools and real-time data. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Scaling: Contribute to scaling a cloud-based SaaS platform serving hundreds of thousands of users, with the goal of reaching millions of farmers globally.

• Backend Ownership: Take full responsibility for backend architecture and services, focusing on performance optimization, reliability, and integration of modular components.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely within a cross-functional "tribe" structure, alongside other developers, designers, and product owners, to build an extensible and automated platform.

• Data-Driven Development: Leverage usage data and user insights to inform product decisions, prioritize improvements, and align technical roadmap with real-world needs.

What We’re Looking For: (must have)

• Product Mindset: A strong passion for building meaningful products that address real-world user needs, particularly in data-intensive or impact-driven domains.

• Java Expertise: Solid experience in backend development using Java, particularly with frameworks like Spring Boot or Grails, and a deep understanding of RESTful API design.

• NoSQL Familiarity: Comfortable working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra, including handling complex queries and schema design.

• Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and practical understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment pipelines.

• Version Control Mastery: Proficient in using Git and modern version control workflows in collaborative development environments.

Bonus Skills:

• Scalability & Modularity: Experience developing scalable, modular commercial software systems.

• Messaging Systems: Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or JMS for asynchronous processing.

• Microservices: Solid grasp of microservices architecture and service orchestration.

• Frontend & Mobile Exposure: Some background in frontend (e.g., Angular) or mobile development (e.g., Flutter) is a plus.

• Test-Driven Development: Comfortable working in TDD environments.

• API & Payments: Exposure to integrating payment platforms via APIs.

• MVP Thinking: Understanding of lean product development and the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach.