Senior Java Developer

Ajax
Kyiv
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Senior Java developers with enterprise backend experience and a focus on scalable systems will find this role in Kyiv offers impactful architectural contributions and a modern tech stack.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in enterprise Java backend development and a track record in high-load systems will align well with this role.
    — “8+ years of commercial experience in backend development with Java in an enterprise environment.
  • Individuals experienced in microservices and event-driven architecture will thrive in this B2B-focused team.
    — “Solid understanding of SOA, microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Candidates who have worked with cloud platforms and Kubernetes will be well-suited for the infrastructure demands of this role.
    — “Practical experience with cloud computing platforms.

Things to consider

  • The role demands hands-on experience with messaging brokers, which may require specific production-level exposure.
    — “Hands-on experience with messaging brokers.
  • Candidates must be prepared to take ownership of performance, scalability, and cost efficiency in their domain.
    — “Take ownership of performance, scalability and cost efficiency within your domain.

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with high-load systems and your ability to drive technical decisions in your resume and interviews.
    — “Experience building and supporting high-load, scalable and highly available systems
  • Highlight your work with cloud platforms and Kubernetes to align with the team's infrastructure focus.
    — “Practical experience with Kubernetes.
  • Showcase your test coverage methodologies and experience with automated testing practices.
    — “Ensure proper test coverage with unit and integration tests.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • design and develop core backend services
  • build clean and maintainable code
  • contribute to backend architecture
Typical background
backend developmententerprise Java

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaMicroservicesCloud ComputingKubernetesUnit TestingProduction Readiness

Preferred

RedisNettyAkkaNATSAWSKafkaMongoDBGrpcKotlin

Stack & domain

JavaBackend DevelopmentSOAMicroservicesEvent-driven ArchitectureCloud ComputingHigh-load SystemsMessaging BrokersNoSQLKey-value DatabasesIn-memory StorageKubernetesGitGradleUnit TestingAutomated TestingLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationB2BMonitoringInstallationTablet Application

About the role

Original posting from Ajax via Lever

Ajax Systems, an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe.

We’re looking for Java Developer to join us and continue the evolution of a product that we love. The team focuses on the B2B segment at Ajax Systems. It develops software solutions for business partners, supports applications for monitoring and installation companies, and develops a tablet application for rapid response teams.

Required skills::

  • 8+ years of commercial experience in backend development with Java in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of Java Concurrency and hands-on experience with concurrent programming in production systems.
  • Solid understanding of SOA, microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Practical experience with cloud computing platforms.
  • Experience building and supporting high-load, scalable and highly available systems;
  • Hands-on experience with messaging brokers.
  • Strong understanding of modern backend infrastructure, NoSQL, key-value databases and in-memory storage solutions.
  • Practical experience with Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Git, Gradle or othet CI/CD tools.
  • Strong knowledge of unit testing and automated testing approaches.

Would be a plus::

  • experience with these technologies: Redis, Netty, Akka, NATS, AWS, Kafka, MongoDB, gRPC.
  • Practical experience with Kotlin.
  • Desire to grow into a team leadership role.

What you will do::

  • design and develop core backend services and data pipelines for the product line.
  • Build clean, maintainable, and production-ready code with a strong focus on quality.
  • Contribute to backend architecture, drive technical decisions and document solutions for reliable deployment and operations.
  • Ensure proper test coverage with unit and integration tests.
  • Take ownership of performance, scalability and cost efficiency within your domain.
  • Maintain production reliability through monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and runbooks.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues, including deep-dive analysis of complex cases.
  • Work in a strong engineering culture with testing, continuous delivery and DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver new features and improve existing services.

Why this role is interesting::

  • opportunity to work on high-load backend systems and distributed architecture.
  • Real impact on core product development and architectural decisions.
  • Modern technology stack and engineering-driven environment.
  • Challenging tasks where performance, reliability and scalability truly matter.

We offer::

  • the opportunity to suggest and implement your own ideas that directly influence the product and its mass production.
  • A place in a fast-growing company with a motivated and professional team.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Corporate English classes.
  • The opportunity to participate in Ajax’s internal beta-testing program for security systems.
  • Discounts from partner companies and on Ajax products.

Ajax Systems is a Ukrainian success story that has grown into a global product. Ajax devices are trusted by more than 4.5 million end users and 330,000 PRO users in over 180 countries. The company provides comprehensive solutions to protect residential and commercial properties of all sizes. Today, Ajax portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire safety, and comfort and automation.

Source: Ajax careers (Lever)

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