Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

Job Description

Container xChange is the leading online platform for container logistics and operations. We simplify the logistics of global trade, making the processes surrounding the container as simple as the container itself by providing a neutral infrastructure for all logistics companies.

Our team of 150+ like-minded xChangees from 60+ nationalities has made this possible! We have scaled far beyond the small start-up we once were and continue to disrupt the industry together.

Your responsibilities in a nutshell

• You build it, you run it: Design and build new features as part of your engineering team, ensuring accountability and ownership throughout the process.
• Challenge, maintain and nurture existing features in close collaboration with Product, Business and Design
• Work on cutting-edge modern technologies while contributing to a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, identify technical debts and seek sustainable solutions.
• Support the optimization of our coding processes and push the boundaries of our toolset and architecture
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and actively help drive the team towards our technical vision

Requirements

What makes you a great fit

• Experience with Java Spring Boot web applications
• Strong understanding of DDD concepts
• Good understanding of microservices architecture (e.g., event sourcing) and messaging brokers (e.g., Kafka)
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes)
• A good understanding of modern engineering processes and agile methodologies
• Strong believer and practitioner in high code quality and tech standards
• Fluent English paired with efficient and effective communication
• You can represent your team’s interests adequately and feel comfortable taking initiatives
• Knowledge of basic Typescript will be a plus

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Java 17, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, Rabbit MQ
• Database: MariaDB
• Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Cypress, Integration testing via test containers
• Infrastracture: AWS, Terraform

What to expect?

Earning Potential: Receive an attractive compensation package fixed salary along with a competitive equity package that reflects our dedication to your success

Ownership and Impact at xChange: Take charge right from the start and observe the direct influence of your contributions on propelling xChange to success with our products boasting high scalability. We are partnered with the Fürstenberg Institut for personal coaching and professional development to support you along the way.

Diverse Team: Become a part of a lively and globally diverse team with flat hierarchies, comprising over 60 nationalities within our 150+ highly motivated and enthusiastic colleagues eagerly anticipating your input with remarkably flat hierarchies
Other perks at xChange: attractive vacation days, mental healthcare & coaching program, language courses, and many more. Feel free to ask the Talent team for details 😊

If this sounds like your future job, all we need is your CV which you can submit through the application link!