We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach**—Gen-e2™.** It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We’re proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.
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We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (10 countries, 450+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
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We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
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We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
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We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence.
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We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge.
Your Role
As a Backend Java Developer at PALO IT, you’ll lead the design and implementation of scalable backend systems for innovative digital solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software, contribute to technical decisions, and mentor other developers.
Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
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Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, security, performance, and seamless integration with frontend systems.
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Build and optimize microservices architectures, applying design patterns, clean architecture, and software engineering best practices.
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Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
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Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Tech Leads to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
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Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, clean code principles, and adherence to development best practices.
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Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering continuous learning, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.
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Contribute to R&D projects and community initiatives within PALO IT.
Who You Are
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
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4+ years of backend development experience with Java.
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Strong proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
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Solid experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
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Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
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Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
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Experience with event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is a plus.
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or IBM Cloud is a plus.
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Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm, RBAC, and autoscaling, is a plus.
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab is a plus.
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Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack is a plus.
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Experience with Apache Camel or WebFlux is a plus.
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Passionate about clean code, technical excellence, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
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Willingness to share knowledge and mentor other developers.
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Fluent in English, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
More About PALO IT
Our clients include some of the world’s most successful companies. We collaborate with leading enterprises, next-generation businesses and frontier partners, shaping what comes next, helping them scale AI and solve complex business and technology challenges.
What We Offer
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Stimulating working environments
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Unique career path
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International mobility
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Internal R&D projects (including Gen-e2™)
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Knowledge sharing
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Personalized training via PALO IT Academy
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Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship
For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page.