TL;DR
Senior Software Engineer (Java): Developing core backend components of a data platform with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Focus on designing network-layer solutions, integrating cloud systems with on-premises data sources, and using AI tools to improve productivity and code quality.
Location: Hybrid in Tutzing or Amsterdam, or remote within Germany or the Netherlands.
Company
Lobster is a pioneering no-code software company that enables organisations to unlock the full potential of their data.
What you will do
- Develop, test, and deploy core backend components of the Data Platform.
- Design and implement network-layer solutions in Java.
- Build and maintain load balancing strategies.
- Design integrations that combine cloud systems with on-premises data sources.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable code.
- Integrate AI tools into the engineering workflow.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in backend development with Java.
- Solid understanding of Java networking internals.
- Practical experience with Netty or similar async networking frameworks.
- Knowledge of load balancing concepts.
- Strong debugging skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Solid experience with test automation.
- Hands-on experience with at least one database technology.
- Clear communication skills in English.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with TypeScript.
- Sufficient German for everyday collaboration.
Culture & Benefits
- Opportunity to work flexibly from home.
- Modern offices in Germany and the Netherlands.
- Personal Learning & Development budget.
- Up to 30 days of remote work per year from any EU country.
- Company Pension plan.
- 30 vacation days a year.