Who are we?Comtrade 360, a member of theComtrade Group, helps businesses stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. For more than 30 years, we have accelerated innovation and growth by providing solutions to key technology partners.Our clients, leading enterprise infrastructure and system software vendors across the globe, know what we're about: delivering a comprehensive range of top-notch software development services and solutions for your IT challenge.Due to the extended need for our business, we are expanding our teams and looking for some extra power on the position ofJava Backend Developer to develop high-quality software using agile techniques. Ultimately, you'll implement and maintain Java components and frameworks throughout the software development life cycle. If you have a passion for programming in Java and are interested in agile methodologies, we'd like to meet you.Key responsibilitiesDevelop high-quality software using agile techniquesDrive technology and software development best practices into the teamWork with the broader self-solve portal release train, release train engineer, product manager, architects, and the product owner to understand, estimate, and refine the product backlogParticipate in regular demonstrations of new work to the product owners and business stakeholdersFor this role, we value candidates who have:A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldmin 1 year experience in Java development (Spring/Spring Boot, Open API)Understanding of REST APIs and web servicesGood communication and problem-solving skillsWillingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environmentThe following skills are a pluss:Experience with microservices and distributed systems (Spring Cloud, Maven, Jenkins, Kafka)Good knowledge of relational databases and efficient SQL querying (SQL Server)Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins)Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, FitNesse)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; technical curiosity.Self-motivated, accountable, and having a sense of ownership; take pride in what you code.Ability to work as part of a globally distributed teamWhat we offer:Professional environment in a technologically advanced organization.Opportunities for further professional training and certification.Opportunity to work with an exceptional team of people.Flexible working hours and hybrid work modelDue to requirements of this particular project, only applicants being able to work in Ireland will be considered for the position.