Software Developer / Architect – Java

About

A long-established software company with over 40 years of success is looking for a Senior Java Developer / Software Architect to join their R&D team in Heidelberg.

Their core platform supports 35,000+ users across retail, wholesale and distribution and is developed by a highly experienced engineering team.

The company is currently evolving its architecture and exploring modern technologies such as microservices, Spring Boot, Kubernetes and cloud environments, so this is a great opportunity to help shape the future of a large and established product.

Why join?

• Work on a mature product used by tens of thousands of users
• Join a stable company with a long-term product vision
• Influence the future architecture of a large software system
• Hybrid setup – mostly remote with occasional office visits

Role responsibilities:

• Contribute to the architecture of a complex enterprise software platform
• Design and develop high-quality Java applications
• Work closely with a small, experienced R&D team
• Help improve CI/CD processes and development workflows
• Occasionally support complex technical issues and integrations

Requirements:

• Strong background in Java development
• Interest in software architecture and system design
• Experience with Spring Boot, microservices, or cloud technologies is a plus
• Excellent German is required
• Based in or willing to work in the Heidelberg region

Keywords: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Cloud, CI/CD, SQL, Enterprise Software