Full Stack Developer (f/m/d) #Java #Microservice #Cloud #Kafka

Full Stack Developer (f/m/d) #Java #Microservice #Cloud #Kafka

To join one of our agile Scrum teams in Eschborn (Germany) or Venda do Pinheiro (Portugal). As part of the GLS Group IT Solutions & Architecture unit, you will play a key role in shaping our microservice architecture, API products, and web portals for international parcel logistics worldwide. We create modern API‑first and Cloud‑first logistics solutions for our internal organization, partners, and customers.

What can you expect with us?

• You will help design and development of scalable, highly available, and resilient microservices, along with their associated web applications when needed
• You will translate product ideas from our business departments into deployable code using modern standards and technology
• You will drive and support architectural decisions, ensuring our solutions align with performance, scalability, and security requirements
• You will integrate internal and external applications via synchronous and asynchronous interfaces like REST, gRPC, and Kafka
• You will manage and optimize application data persistence, leveraging Managed Database Services where applicable
• You will work with cloud services from Amazon and Microsoft to build cloud‑native applications
• You will collaborate with stakeholders, including product owners and architects, to align technical decisions with business needs
• You will mentor and support developers, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices
• You will be part of an international, agile team in a stable economic environment, working remotely/hybrid with your colleagues from Germany and Portugal

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a computer sciences or information sciences degree, or comparable training
• Several years of experience in software development with a proven track record of leading technical initiatives
• Expertise in Java 17+, relevant frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut), and REST‑based API design
• Experience building horizontally scalable microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of multithreading and concurrency management
• Proficiency in Apache Kafka for stream processing
• Experience with MongoDB and designing efficient NoSQL schemas
• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes), as well as cloud‑native application design
• Hands‑on experience with hyper‑scalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience working in agile, CI/CD‑enabled, and remote‑first environments
• Open‑minded and willing to adapt to using new technologies and languages (e.g., Node.js, React, Angular) when required
• Excellent English skills, with the ability to communicate and present complex ideas clearly

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

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