Senior Software Development Lead - R01564232

About Brillio

Born digital in 2014, Brillio is a powerhouse of digital transformations. Orchestrated around the superpowers of technology – Cloud, AI, Mobile, IoT, we are a partner of choice for leading companies around the world, helping them leverage digital technologies. We have a global workforce of 6000+ people present in 15 locations across 6 countries – USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Romania, and India. We have been consistently certified by Great Place To Work® institute in USA, India, UK, and Romania for our strong foundational values and employee-centric culture.

Brillio Romania

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company with over 250 colleagues country wide and offices in Cluj, Oradea and Bucharest. With its fast-paced growth, the company has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.

At Brillio Romania, we know our success comes from the innovative contributions and brilliant work of our people. So, we make fostering a positive work environment our top priority. Our colleagues not only thrive, but they also have the chance to build long and fulfilling careers, fostering a sense of stability and dedication that ultimately benefits both the company and our valued clients.

Accelerate YOU at Brillio!!

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin) to support the development of backend services.

In this role, you will design and build scalable microservices-based systems using Kotlin (preferred) and Java, working on high-performance, high-throughput applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and reliable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Kotlin (preferred) and Java.
Build and operate microservices architectures for scalable and resilient systems.
Develop and optimize high-throughput, low-latency systems.
Integrate with PostgreSQL databases and ensure efficient data modeling and querying.
Implement and manage event-driven architectures using Kafka.
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and production issues.

Job requirements

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer (6+ years).
Strong proficiency in: Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java and Microservices architecture.
Hands-on experience with: PostgreSQL and Kafka or other messaging/streaming platforms.
Experience building high-throughput, distributed systems.
Solid understanding of REST APIs and service integration patterns.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud environments is a plus.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

Perks and Benefits

· We value your time and lifestyle preferences, so you can choose whether you want to work entirely remotely or from our offices in Cluj-Napoca, Oradea and Bucharest.

· Access to learning through our internal platform - Percipio.

· Private health insurance is provided by Medicover.

· Work from home fixed monthly budget.

· A monthly budget you can use to purchase flexible benefits through the Edenred Benefit platform.

· Sports benefit: We encourage you to have a healthy lifestyle. We'll reimburse you within budget for your favorite sporting activity: whether it's football, climbing, gym or other sports.

Take the next step with Brillio. Accelerate What Matters. Be a Catalyst for Tomorrow. Be a Brillian!