Back End Java Developer

Who We Are  

PALO IT is a global innovation consultancy and Agile software development company dedicated to helping organizations embrace tech as a force for good. We work with clients to rapidly launch products and services, create new business models, leadership and culture for the future. We are a community of innovators, designers and technologists across 10 offices and five continents (France, Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, USA, Brazil and Colombia).  

We're committed to helping businesses transform our world for the better. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum (WEF) New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company in México, Singapore and Hong Kong, currently working towards certification across all other locations.  

Our Impact in PALO IT  

Using our B Corp certification and WEF status as our north star, we’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. With 2025 as our horizon, we are taking action to meet the following objectives:  

• Become a climate net-zero company 
• Attain 50% of revenue from projects with a positive impact 
• Train 100% of our workforce on impact 
• Achieve B Corp certification among all 11 of our offices across the globe 
• Attain 90% happy employees at PALO IT  

Our clients are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges.  

What does your job look like?   

Your role will be take care of the development lifecycle including design, estimation, planning, unit testing, release and deployment support.

Your main responsibilities will be to 

• Develop and maintain server-side components and services using Java 1.7 or higher, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture using Spring Boot to support front-end functionalities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and improvements.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability while ensuring security and data protection.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot software defects, and work collaboratively to find timely solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

What you need for this role:

• Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 1.7 or higher, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Spring Boot: Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Spring Boot, including building and deploying microservices.
• API Development: Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Database Management: Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems like Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests.
• Testing: Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and familiarity with integration testing.
• Build Tools: Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle for managing project dependencies and builds.
• Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Proven experience in building scalable and high-performance applications using Spring Boot.

You're aligned with our value by:  

• Your willingness to do the right thing even when facing adversity 
• You care about the well-being of others and the world at large 
• You strive to approach things in a optimistic way 
• You nail the fundamentals, sweat the details 
• You understand the whole is more than the sum of its parts and actively work towards continuous improvement of the group

What We Offer  

• Stimulating working environments  
• Unique career path  
• International mobility   
• Internal R&D projects  
• Knowledge sharing 
• Personalized training 
• Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship  

Discover more about us 

- With our PALOCast with direct testimonies from our Palowans!   
- More on our team culture and benefits in our careers page.  

PALO IT is an equal opportunity employer that values merit, qualifications, and abilities. We prioritize privacy and data security. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our  Privacy Policy.