Senior Java Software Engineer

Accesa is a leading technology company headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, with offices in Oradea and 20 years of experience in turning business challenges into opportunities and growth. A value-driven organisation, it has established itself as a partner of choice for major brands in Retail, Manufacturing, Finance, and Banking. It covers the complete digital evolution journey of its customers, from ideation and requirements setup to software development and managed services solutions. With more than 1,200 IT professionals, Accesa also has a fast-growing footprint, establishing itself as an employer of choice for IT professionals who are passionate about problem-solving through technology. Coming together in strong tech teams with a customer-centric approach, they enable businesses to grow, delivering value for our clients, partners, industry, and community.

Responsibilities Design scalable solutions: Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability. Deliver high-quality code: Implement Spring Boot applications following best practices in clean code, testing, and performance optimization. Support modern deployment practices: Work closely with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications and integrate CI/CD pipelines. Leverage event-driven architecture: Use events to build robust, asynchronous systems that support scalability and decoupled services. Optimize data interactions: Design and maintain efficient relational database integrations that ensure data integrity and system responsiveness. Contribute to strong engineering standards: Engage in architectural discussions, perform code reviews, and promote best practices. Leverage AI code companions: Utilize hands-on AI code companions and intelligent development tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain code quality standards while staying current with modern development practices. Mentor and grow the team: Provide guidance to junior developers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

5+ years of experience in backend software development using Java 8 or above Full stack development experience with proficiency across backend and frontend technologies (angular or react) Strong proficiency with Spring Boot and the Spring framework ecosystem Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful microservices Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries and working with databases Working knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, message-driven systems, and distributed systems Good understanding of Docker, orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins for automated build and deployment Experience with Git, Agile development practices, and Cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) Hands-on experience with AI code companions and intelligent development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI Assistant, or similar platforms) Strong English communication skills; German language skills are a plus. Regular use of AI tools to improve productivity, automate or reduce repetitive work, support decision-making, and deliver higher-quality outcomes. Ability to use AI tools responsibly by structuring effective prompts, critically validating outputs, understanding limitations, and taking ownership of the final result. Nice to have: Familiarity with performance tuning and monitoring Java applications Knowledge of security best practices in backend development As a people-first organisation, we believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on merit, skills, and performance, without discriminating based on any personal characteristic. This reinforces our commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace.

At Accesa you can Enjoy our holistic benefits program that covers the four pillars that we believe come together to support our wellbeing, covering social, physical, emotional wellbeing, as well as work-life fusion. Physical Wellbeing: Our wellbeing program includes medical benefits, gym support, and personalised fitness options for an active lifestyle, complemented by team events and the Healthy Habits Club. Work-Life Fusion : In very dynamic industries such as IT, the line between our professional and personal lives can quickly become blurred. Having a one-size-fits-one approach gives us the flexibility to define the work-life dynamic that works for us. Emotional Wellbeing : We believe that to maintain our overall health, we need to invest in our mental wellbeing just as much as we do in our physical health, social connections or in achieving work-life balance. Social Wellbeing : As a growing community in a hybrid environment, we want to ensure we remain connected not just by the great work we do every day but through our passions and interests.