Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Posted 10 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
The Senior Backend Engineer will lead a team in designing and implementing Java-based applications, analyzing user requirements, and developing and testing software. Responsibilities include debugging, resolving issues, producing design documentation, and recommending infrastructure changes, with additional frontend development using Angular.
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Company Description

AmaliTech Services is a fast-growing software development company. We deliver software solutions to clients ranging from major international brands to innovative startups across Europe and Africa. We work with cutting-edge technology to deliver outstanding products and offer continuous growth and development opportunities as well as international exposure to all employees.

With headquarters in Germany, we have over 400 strong team members based in Ghana (Takoradi, Kumasi and Accra) and Rwanda (Kigali).

AmaliTech Services is a subsidiary of AmaliTech. AmaliTech is a social business empowering the next generation of technology leaders in sub-Saharan Africa that reinvests its surplus in further training, network growth, and local community support on the ground.

Job Description

A Senior Engineer with Java and some Angular experience to lead a team of developers. You have the technical skills to develop, code, test, and debug software and apps, and the necessary soft skills to work well in a software development team.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing Java-based applications.
  • Analysing user requirements to inform application design.
  • Defining application objectives and functionality.
  • Aligning application design with business goals.
  • Developing and testing software.
  • Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise.
  • Producing detailed design documentation.
  • Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure.
  • Developing multimedia applications.
  • Developing documentation to assist users.

Qualifications

Must Have

  • 8+ years of backend development experience with recent at least 5+ years in Java
  • Good experience with frontend development and technologies
  • Good knowledge with telecommunication or fintech industry is an advantage

Java

  • Spring boot
  • MVC
  • AOP
  • Maven
  • Spring-Cloud
  • Swagger / OpenAPI

Angular

  • Typescript / JavaScript
  • Material
  • Reactive Forms
  • GitLab/CICD
  • Linux, Shell
  • Non-relational databases (MongoDB and PostgeSQL)

Nice to Have

  • Camunda (Client)
  • AWS or other public cloud
  • Docker / Kubernetes / Helm / ArgoCD
  • Monitoring and operation tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch)
  • OSS business chain knowledge (fixedNet fulfilment processes)
  • Test driven design
  • Good knowledge of software testing theory
  • Experience in test scope definition, high and low-level test design
  • Experience in test execution, test result verification according to requirements, issues reporting and tracking
  • Experience in test automation
  • Cucumber (for Karate Testing)
  • Good knowledge of agile development methods and process models: Scrum, Kanban and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Very good English skills, both written and spoken
  • German skills would be an advantage

Additional Information

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should click the "I'm Interested" to complete the application process. 

Ensure you have these documents before applying:

  • Latest copy of CV (PDF format)
  • Valid National ID Card
  • Other related certificates (optional)

Perks:

  • Retirement benefits
  • Bonuses and end-of-year package
  • Internet data allocation for remote work
  • Medical insurance, with dependents
  • Employee welfare benefits (for weddings, funerals)
  • Employee bonding activities (bi-monthly happy hour, sporting activities)

Recruitment Process:

  1. Application. Click on the "I'm Interested" to apply
  2. Online Interview(s)
  3. Job Offer

What To Expect:

Working with AmaliTech provides an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a healthy and diverse work environment. Our talented and welcoming team will ensure you feel part of our family to get you engaged on the job.

Top Skills

Java
JavaScript
Typescript
The Company
HQ: Cologne
525 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

AmaliTech is a social business empowering the next generation of technology leaders in sub-Saharan Africa that reinvests its surplus in further training, network growth and local community support on the ground.

As a global talent accelerator, AmaliTech provides free IT training courses to skilled youth in regions of great need. We offer an employment pathway into the digital sector, accompanying young talents from recruitment to employment.

Our training academies give local youth the necessary digital skills for employment. Subsequently, successful Graduate Trainees are empowered to apply their acquired skills in the local and international job market. AmaliTech Training Academy Limited Ghana was initially founded and has been in full operations in 2019.

Our vision is to promote inclusion and diversity in the tech ecosystem. We, therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion or disability. AmaliTech aspires to include equal numbers of women, men and a representative number of persons with disabilities in our training programme.

Our mission is to empower the next generation of technology leaders in Africa.


Equal Employment Opportunity
A diverse workforce is an important driving force of an efficient tech ecosystem. Therefore, AmaliTech promotes gender equality and the inclusion of persons living with disabilities. We are determined to be one of the market leaders in the global drive for employment equality. We celebrate diversity, thrive on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and aiming for balance in our workforce.

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