Java Software Engineer

Reconomy Group is an innovative, tech-led provider of circular economy-focused services, with the purpose of creating a truly sustainable world by conserving finite resources. Enabling businesses around the world to improve their ESG outcomes, the Reconomy Group delivers services through three main verticals; Recycle, Comply and Re-use.

Our activities are underpinned by five core values; Respect, Integrity, Agility, Responsibility and Excellence, the fundamentals of who we are and what we believe is right. We aim to recruit, retain, and develop the best possible talent because it's our people that make us the business we are today. ReBound is a leading omni-channel online returns specialist, forming part of the Re-use division within the Reconomy Group. Through a combination of global logistics, advanced returns technology, and sustainable thinking, we’re revolutionizing returns all over the world

We are crazy about Reverse Logistics. If you are too, that’s great! If not, don’t worry. We will teach you everything you need to know, and we are sure you will love it like we do.

• ReBound feels like a start-up, but has mature products, large international customers and missioncritical systems.

• We have a flat organization, while promoting structured career progression and growth. No unnecessary management layers, no ivory towers or silos, just common sense.

• We promote and support a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working hours and working from-home policies.

• The business language is English, we host more than 25 different nationalities and believe in the power of a smart and diverse global team

Role Summary As a (Senior) Java Engineer, you will take ownership of developing and enhancing our market leading online returns platform. This role focuses on leading technical design, implementation, and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality software. You will work in a cross functional agile team on both modern systems and a few legacy platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop well-architected software solutions that adhere to established standards and practices.

• Drive the full development lifecycle, from planning through to testing and deployment, ensuring code quality and maintainability.

• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and implement solutions that align with business goals.

• Providing guidance and help team members develop their skills

• Work on optimizing legacy systems and modernizing platforms for better scalability and performance.

Experience & Skills Required

• Expertise in writing Java and Typescript based backend applications

• Familiar with developing secure REST and GraphQL APIs

• Familiar with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases

• Experience with cloud native applications (12 Factor app) within AWS

• Experience writing CI/CD pipelines including automated testing • Strong understanding of Agile processes and Scrum

• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of navigating technical challenges with a pragmatic and business-focused mindset.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead within a team and work effectively with stakeholders.

• Good collaboration skills and being able to explain technical solutions

• Experience with event-driven systems and asynchronous processing.

What you will be working on

Your team is part of the Return Initiation domain. Your team is building client-facing APIs that our clients use allowing them to share all necessary data so that we can provide our products to their customers. This requires you to be able to write scalable, secure API services.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours and remote working options.

• Annual holiday allowance and additional growth-based salary adjustments.

• Comprehensive benefits, including pension contributions, health insurance support, and travel expenses.

• A fun, dynamic, and multicultural work environment with career development opportunities.

If you're passionate about building high-quality solutions and leading by example, apply now. If you feel you're not quite ready for the senior level but possess the right foundational skills, we’d still love to hear from you for potential mid-level opportunities