This position is based in Germany, preferably Munich / Berlin (Hybrid office also available).

As a Senior Software Engineer – Java, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for our identity verification platform. Working in a cross-functional team, you will contribute to architecture decisions, mentor team members, and help shape the technical direction of our products that serve millions of users globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications and microservices powering IDnow’s identity verification platform.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system design for scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, DevOps, and QA engineers in a cross-functional setup.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, debug complex issues, and optimize applications for high-volume transactions.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement.
• Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge within the team.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Expertise in Java EE and Spring / Spring Boot (or Play Framework).
• Solid understanding of JVM performance tuning and optimization.
• Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and test-driven development (TDD).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven, and Docker.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, proactive mindset.