Welltech

Senior Backend Java Engineer (relocation to Cyprus)

Welltech2 weeks ago
Location

EU

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 120,000 – 160,000

Level

Senior

Role

Backend Engineer

Posted

Mar 13, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Welltech is seeking a Senior Backend Java Engineer to join their Payments team, focusing on building a modern internal payments platform. The ideal candidate will design scalable microservices, work in cloud-native environments, and contribute to a collaborative team transforming health and fitness technology across global markets.

What you'll do

System Design: Design and implement scalable, reliable microservices using Spring Boot
Cloud Operations: Manage deployments across Kubernetes clusters with minimal production downtime
Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions
Engineering Excellence: Drive best practices in code quality, test automation, and continuous integration

What we look for

Technical

Java ExpertiseMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience building high-performance production applications
Microservices ArchitectureProven track record of designing and scaling distributed systems
Cloud InfrastructureExperience with AWS or major cloud providers, Kubernetes deployment across multiple environments

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Backend Development5+ years of professional backend development experience with Java and microservices

Skills

Required skills

JavaStrong Java programming skills with production experience
Spring BootDeep expertise in Spring Boot ecosystem, including Spring MVC, RESTful services, and Spring Data
Database ManagementProficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL, including query optimization
MicroservicesAdvanced understanding of microservices design and implementation

Nice to have

Fintech DomainExperience in fintech products or payment processing platforms
KafkaStream processing knowledge with Kafka and Kafka Streams

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 120,000 – 160,000 (annual)

Benefits

Professional Growth

Culture that champions personal and professional development opportunities

Global Impact

Opportunity to work on health and wellness technologies with global reach

Remote Work

Flexible remote work arrangement with potential relocation to Cyprus


Interview process

  1. 1
    Recruiter Call — Initial screening and role fit discussion
  2. 2
    Live Code Review — Technical assessment of coding skills and problem-solving approach
  3. 3
    System Design Interview — Evaluate candidate's ability to design scalable and efficient system architectures
  4. 4
    Hiring Manager Meeting — Final interview to assess team and cultural fit

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