As part of our continued growth, Neo Group is recruiting on behalf of one of our local partners, leveraging our network of 1,400 talented professionals across 10+ countries. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that empower our clients and foster professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
About the role
We are on the lookout for a Middle+/Senior Java Backend Developer to join our IT Department.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the full development lifecycle: from idea to production rollout
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Develop and maintain the backend of a high-load application
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Design and implement APIs, integrate with external and internal services
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Work with databases, write efficient SQL queries and migrations
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Optimize performance and scalability of solutions
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Ensure code compliance with internal standards and best practices
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Test, debug, and support the code
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Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other teams
Requirements
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3+ years of commercial experience in Java development
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Understanding of web application fundamentals using Apache Tomcat
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Understanding of multithreading and concurrency in Java (ExecutorService, CompletableFuture, Virtual Threads, Synchronization, Thread safety)
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Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, including Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data
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Experience building RESTful APIs
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Hands-on experience with Kafka in production/high-load environments
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Experience working with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB, Redis)
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Proficient in Git and experience in team-based development
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Understanding of microservices architecture
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Solid skills in writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito or similar tools; commitment to well-tested and reliable code
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Experience writing cloud-native (Docker, Kubernetes), distributed systems in Java and Spring Boot
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Experience leveraging AI-powered coding assistants (such as Claude) to enhance productivity, code generation and refactoring
Soft Skills:
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Ability to clearly articulate technical solutions and justify choices
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Responsible, result-driven collaborator and effective communicator
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Enthusiastic to learn and grow with the team
Benefits
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Annual salary €51,000–€69,000 gross
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Kick off your birthday month with a bang!
Not only do you get heartfelt birthday wishes from your team, but you also enjoy a fully-paid day off. Celebrate your way!
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Your dedication deserves more than applause. Depending on your tenure, you can snag up to 1,000€ in gift vouchers and unique souvenirs to mark your milestones with us.
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Prioritize your health with up to 80€ gross per month for wellness activities. Stay fit, unwind, or both – on us!
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Enjoy two paid meals per week, facilitated by our very cool office manager.
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Invest in your growth with 500€ annually for learning. We’re investing in your future!
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When you need time off for health reasons, enjoy 2 fully-paid health days, plus additional days off in compliance with Latvian laws.
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Delight in extras like prescribed vacation, comprehensive post-probation health insurance, annual optical wear reimbursement, free parking, and fun office features like PS5 and massage chairs. Don’t forget our lively team-building events – because work should be fun!