Backend Engineer-JAVA

Professional Galaxy is looking for a Backend Engineer-JAVA for one of our clients.

Assignment Description:

Team: Editorial Systems Platform (ESP)

Our client is looking for a backend-leaning engineer to join the ESP team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Java experience and a background in backend infrastructure. You'll be helping build and maintain systems that support internal editorial workflows used daily across the client location. The platform that you will be working on drives millions of weekly listens and interactions across clients curated content such as Playlists, Browse Hubs, Destinations, and more.

What you'll do:

• Work on backend services written primarily in Java, including data pipelines and GraphQL interfaces
• Contribute to infrastructure improvements and maintain Postgres-backed systems
• Collaborate with teams working in both backend and frontend TypeScript (some frontend exposure is a plus)
• Build scalable systems that power internal tools used by editors, art directors, and product teams
• Help productionize features for tools with fast feedback loops from internal users Participate fully in team rituals and day-to-day collaboration
  
  

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience with Java and backend systems architecture
• Experience working with relational databases (especially PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with GraphQL and TypeScript is a strong plus
• Comfort working across multiple systems and collaborating with frontend developers
  
  

Bonus: experience working on publishing platforms or CMSs, or in environments where internal users are the primary customers

Duration: 2025-12-01 to 2026-06-30

Application deadline: 2025-11-29

Please apply directly through our system with:

• Your updated CV
• Availability to start the assignment
  
  

In the motivation, describe why you are suitable for this assignment - refer to previous consulting assignments, employment, education and personal qualities.

Please note: We do not accept any applications through mail. All applications have to be sent through the portal to be valid.

Offer continuously: Please note that for this role we offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before the deadline. If you are interested, we recommend that you apply immediately.