Job Description: Kotlin/Java Backend Developer

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-time Language: English Department: Engineering Published: 2025-07-29

Position Overview

Mindera is seeking experienced Kotlin/Java Backend Developers to join our dynamic team. You will work in an Agile and collaborative environment, taking ownership of the technical aspects of development and building high-quality software systems. Utilize your expertise in Kotlin or Java to design and implement robust, scalable backend solutions, contributing to the entire software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, specializing in Java backend.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Proven expertise with Terraform.
• Strong experience in unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD, Shift-Left).
• Mastery of Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Kafka and distributed systems.
• Solid working knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Expertise in GraphQL Federation.
• Proficient in Azure Cloud environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Spring Boot and other backend frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust and scalable backend solutions using Kotlin or Java.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Work in an Agile and collaborative environment.
• Take ownership of technical aspects of development.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth.
• Collaborate with talented individuals and share knowledge.

Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexible working hours.
• Training & conferences, with the ability to create your own training plan.
• Opportunity to work with large-scale systems powering global businesses.
• Work in a politics-free environment with a team that owns projects collectively.
• Culture reflecting lean and self-organization attitudes, encouraging risks, decision-making, collaboration, and open communication.
• Freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand.
• Commitment, feedback, and empathy are valued.

About Mindera

Mindera uses technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of our operations. We partner with clients to understand their products and deliver high-performance, resilient, and scalable software systems that create an impact for users and businesses worldwide.

Our culture is lean, collaborative, and self-managing. We encourage taking risks, making decisions, and fostering open communication. We are proud of our work and committed to continuous learning within an Agile and Lean environment.

Office Locations:

• Porto, Portugal
• Aveiro, Portugal
• Coimbra, Portugal
• Leicester, UK
• San Diego, USA
• San Francisco, USA
• Chennai, India
• Bengaluru, India
• Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• Blumenau, Brazil

Additional Details:

• Workplace: Remote
• Remote: Yes