Java Backend Engineer

Employment Level:

Mid/Senior Senior

Office Location:

Hungary - Budapest Hungary (remote)

Department:

Platform Engineering

Work Opportunity:

Remote

Contract Type:

Full-Time,

Regular Permanent Employment

The Role

MA-Coding is looking for a Java Backend Developer with extensive knowledge of backend solutions for EAI Integration and Java Backend DevOps Team. We use Azure DevOps technology to manage our development process. Our Team designs, implements, supports and operates on-premise and cloud integration solutions for complex enterprise applications.

In addition to day-to-day development and operation of DevOps tasks, we also take care of maintaining the entire lifecycle of software solutions. This includes performance tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration.

As a member of our Team you will be involved in the design of customer pre-solutions and will support the team to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with technical specifications. You will collaborate with other functions, i.e., ERP, Salesforce, Industry Applications, BW/BI, INFRA and Operations.

What you will do

  • Contribute to IT development projects in line with the IT strategy and be the single point of contact (SPOC) for both external and internal teams

  • Responsible for designing and developing highly available, scalable, secure, distributed Java Backend applications

  • Technically designs and codes Java / JEE Spring Boot software and web development on a framework basis

  • Works closely with the development Team Lead & Architect to manage development pipelines

  • Support project teams with scoping, design, and estimation of projects

  • Participate in various meetings, able to work with different IT (such as Operations, DBA/Admin) and functional teams to provide input to the design and implementation of middleware solutions

  • Identify issues and project business requirements and deliver actionable solutions

  • Owns responsibility for the technical quality of our team’s delivery

  • Owns responsibility for Continuous Improvement initiatives and works with other technical leads to define and maintain compliance with organizational standards

  • Coach and mentor Team members

  • Provides user support during software implementation / hot-fix period

  • Develop and maintain documentation and ensure quality assurance

Requirements

  • University/ College degree in Information Technology/ Engineering.

  • 2+ years of experience in coordinating software development workflows and aligning cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.

  • 4+ years of professional experience in software development with Java/JEE Spring Boot, preferably in an agile environment (development, analysis-design).

  • Hands-on experience managing CD/CI pipelines (Maven, Azure DevOps).

  • Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL)

  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written

  • Good communication, presentation, and analytical skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying improvements

  • A collaborative professional dedicated to building strong peer relationships and actively contributing to team growth. We value candidates with a strong drive to share development insights and a commitment to collective success over a ‘lone wolf’ approach.

Nice to have skills:

  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

  • Experience in T-SQL and/or PL/SQL.

  • Experience working with complex and integrated software systems.

  • General knowledge of integration design models (router, split channel, etc.),

  • Knowledge of any web development framework

  • User-level knowledge of a modelling tool

What we offer

  • Unique opportunity to participate in challenging and innovative projects

  • Flexi time, remote opportunities

  • Work together and learn from an experienced team

  • Career opportunities within MOL Group

  • A competitive salary package

  • Extensive cafeteria package

(*) As only permanent employees are considered for this role, remote opportunities are only offered within Hungary.

About MA-Coding

MA-Coding is a joint venture between Zenitech and MOL, owned 50:50 by both entities.

With a team of 60+ software developers, MA-Coding specialise in custom software development. Through direct access to the latest academic research, MA-Coding translate cutting-edge innovation into tailored, future-ready technology solutions.

Successful candidates would be employed by MA-Coding, working on projects within the MOL Group.