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Senior Java Developer | Spring Boot, Kafka & NoSQL

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

El Corte Ingles

438 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience

  • More than 5 years of experience in software development with Java.

  • Demonstrated experience in high-concurrency and highly scalable enterprise projects.

  • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).

  • Java 11/17 or higher.

  • Spring Boot.

  • Spring Framework.

  • Spring Data.

  • Spring Security.

  • REST API development.

Architecture

  • Microservices.

  • Distributed architectures.

  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD) will be valued.

  • SOLID principles and design patterns.

Messaging and Events

  • Apache Kafka.

  • Design and implementation of event-driven architectures.

  • Producers, consumers, events, and data streaming.

Databases

Experience with at least one of the following NoSQL technologies:

  • MongoDB

  • Cassandra

  • Couchbase

  • DynamoDB

Nice to have

  • Docker.

  • Kubernetes or OpenShift.

  • CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

  • Observability and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

  • Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Main duties and requirements.

  • Experience with high-availability architectures.
  • Event Sourcing and CQRS.
  • Reactive Programming (Spring WebFlux).
  • Experience with massive data processing systems.
  • TDD, BDD, and automated testing.
  • SonarQube, JaCoCo, and code quality tools.
  • Knowledge of security and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Java, Kafka, or Cloud certifications.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Ongoing training for professional development.

- Study aid for employees' children.

- Own medical service.

- Flexible compensation plan.

If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.

The role

Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team, where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project waiting for you.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Build robust, secure, and highly scalable REST APIs.

  • Participate in the design of microservices-based architectures.

  • Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.

  • Design and implement data models in NoSQL environments.

  • Ensure application performance, availability, and scalability.

  • Define and apply best practices for development, testing, and code quality.

  • Participate in code reviews and mentor less experienced developers.

  • Collaborate with architecture, product, operations, and business teams to define technology solutions.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and engineering standards.

Tech Stack

Backend

Essential Requirements

Additionally, experience with relational databases will be valued.

Skills

  • Ability to solve complex problems.
  • Analytical mindset and quality orientation.
  • Autonomy and ownership of developed solutions.
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and business audiences.
  • Collaborative mindset and results orientation.
  • Interest in technological innovation and continuous improvement.

About El Corte Ingles

El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.

With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1940
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
  • The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
  • Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
  • The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
  • As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.
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