We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join our client’s fast-growing e-commerce company in the automotive industry. The team is focused on scaling and enhancing a customized SAP Commerce (Hybris) platform that powers a high-traffic online marketplace.
You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders, contributing to backend services, integrations, performance optimization, and the evolution of a customized e-commerce ecosystem. This role requires a proactive engineer with a strong ownership mindset who can effectively translate business needs into technical solutions.
The project focuses on a customized SAP Commerce (Hybris)-based e-commerce platform that supports large-scale online operations. The engineering team is working on backend services, APIs, third-party integrations, database optimization, and the gradual adoption of microservices architecture.
As a senior member of the team, you will help scale the platform, improve system performance, and contribute to strategic technical decisions while collaborating directly with leadership and business stakeholders.
Working hours 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM CET/CEST (to ensure overlap with US-based team)
Requirements: * 6+ years of professional Java development experience * Strong experience with Spring Framework * Experience with Hibernate or other ORM frameworks * Hands-on experience with REST, SOAP, gRPC, and/or GraphQL services * Strong knowledge of MySQL and relational databases * Experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs * Experience integrating third-party services and external platforms * Strong understanding of backend security best practices * Familiarity with AWS * Client-facing experience and direct stakeholder communication * Consultant mindset with strong business understanding * Upper-Intermediate/Advanced English
Good to have: * Experience with SAP Commerce / Hybris * Experience with microservices architecture * Experience with event-driven systems and saga patterns * Experience with high-volume data processing * Experience supporting both web and mobile platforms
Responsibilities: * Design and develop scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems * Build and maintain APIs and integrations with external services * Optimize application performance and database efficiency * Design and maintain database structures * Integrate payment, shipping, messaging, and other third-party platforms * Contribute to architectural and technical decisions * Mentor and support other engineers * Implement backend security best practices * Collaborate with product, engineering, QA, and business teams * Support the ongoing modernization of the ecommerce platform and microservices adoption
We offer: * Competitive salary with regular performance-based reviews. * Medical insurance after a 3-month probation period (available in Ukraine). * Vacation (up to 20 working days). * Paid sick leaves (10 working days). * Paid national holidays (11 days). * Online English courses. * Accountant assistance and legal support. * Flexible working schedule with remote, office-based, or hybrid options. * Direct cooperation with the customer. * Dynamic environment with low bureaucracy and strong team spirit. * Challenging projects across diverse business domains and tech stacks. * Collaboration with Top and Senior-level specialists. * Online and offline teambuilding activities. * Strong volunteering culture with active support initiatives.
