Back-End Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin)
Join Exadel as a Back-End Software Engineer and bring bold ideas to life on a long-term global project. You’ll write clean code, drive impact, and have a real voice at the table.
Why Join Exadel
We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.
What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.
About the Client
An international transportation technology company focused on building scalable digital solutions for modern rail operations. The organization develops internal platforms and automation tools that improve operational efficiency, support business growth, and streamline complex processes in a fast-paced environment.
Project Tech Stack
Kotlin, Spring Boot, Akka/Pekko, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Event Sourcing, CQRS, AWS, Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, Microservices, RESTful APIs
What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain backend microservices for e-commerce platforms
Work in a cross-functional, self-organized Agile team
Analyze and drive technical improvements
Ensure high engineering quality through testing and code reviews
Take ownership of features end-to-end, from design to production
Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing systems
Use modern development tools and AI-assisted engineering solutions responsibly
What You Bring
3+ years of experience building backend systems with Java or Kotlin (or willingness to learn Kotlin)
Experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture
Good understanding of OOP and Software Design Patterns
Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Knowledge of testing principles and engineering best practices
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and production deployments
Strong communication skills in English
Nice to have
Experience with Akka/Pekko
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures
Understanding of Event Sourcing and CQRS
Experience with AWS cloud services
English level:
Upper-Intermediate
Legal & Hiring Information
Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs
Your Benefits at Exadel
Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.
International projects
In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
Medical healthcare
Recognition program
Ongoing learning & reimbursement
Well-being program
Team events & local benefits
Sports compensation
Referral bonuses
Top-tier equipment provision
Exadel Culture
We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.