Senior Java Backend Engineer

Toucanberry Tech is a boutique software consultancy specialising in the reinsurance sector. We build innovative products and services by organising cross-functional squads covering product, design, engineering, and data. We value autonomy, results, and cutting through bureaucracy. The Role We’re looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join our Actuarial Squad, for a migration effort with strict deadlines. Hands-on technical role for backend development in a complex AWS-based environment. You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure backend systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and related technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback. Troubleshoot and debug production issues. Optimize application performance and scalability. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend development. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Java Engineer. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns. Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data). Experience with RESTful API design and development. Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). Experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito). Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Bonus Points Experience with microservices architecture. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Benefits Competitive salary. Health insurance. Paid time off. Professional development opportunities. Flexible working hours. Remote work options. Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects. Collaborative and supportive work environment.