Data Edge
Kotlin Developer
Data EdgeRomania4 days ago
Part-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
Location: Remote (only from Romania)

Contract Type: Freelance SRL or PFA/1-year contract

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in Java and/or Kotlin to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of modern software engineering practices, microservices architecture, and CI/CD workflows, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and adaptability. This role involves building scalable services, developing REST APIs, contributing to frontend interfaces, and ensuring seamless integration across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and/or Kotlin within a microservices architecture.
  • Build and optimize REST APIs and ensure robust service-to-service communication.
  • Contribute to frontend development and collaborate on end-to-end feature delivery.
  • Containerize services using Docker and support deployment workflows on Kubernetes-based environments.
  • Work with relational databases and write efficient SQL queries; collaborate on schema design and performance optimization.
  • Participate in code reviews, follow Git workflows, and contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability.


What Youll Bring

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure while demonstrating agility, ownership, and accountability.
  • Proven hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong focus on backend technologies (Java/Kotlin).
  • Excellent knowledge of Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and backend design patterns.
  • Practical experience working with Docker (images, containers) and a solid understanding of Kubernetes deployments.
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational database design; experience with NoSQL is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of Git workflows, code review practices, and modern CI/CD pipelines.


Nice to Have

  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK).
  • Understanding of modern UI/UX practices and frontend development principles.

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