Junior to Mid Backend Developer

We are Leapwise

We are Leapwise, a B2B software development company delivering top-tier solutions and services with a focus on product development, custom software development, system integration and software architecture consultancy.

Focused on producing cost-effective, open source, no third license, comprehensive, and competitive modular products, we offer our expertise and services from inception to closure of each project.

Our detail-oriented approach to work is characterized by professionalism and ownership. We always play as one, dedicated team, and each team works on a single project, fostering a deeper focus, understanding and expertise in various fields and industries — from TelCo and Banking to Cyber Security and IoT. Always focused on progress, we’re passionate about clean software development and true people development.

This approach enables authority building and helps us remain software development experts trusted by industry leaders. Now, we’re looking for a person to join our team as a Junior to Mid Backend Developer to help us grow further.

Who are we looking for?

Our team would like to hire a Junior to Mid Backend Developer, who would be mentored by our senior team members — a team player with a strong sense of accountability and determination. There is a genuine need for a person who is practical, proactive, and has an engineering mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Become a part of a dynamic team responsible for implementing complex back-end systems
• Take part in creative and challenging design assignments writing a clean and well-structured Java code by guidelines for code quality
• Adhere to design principles and patterns, provision of technical documentation
• Be actively involved in the continuous improvement of our software development processes

Qualifications & experience:

• A strong, organized written and verbal communication in English
• Genuine passion for clean software development and motivation to learn new technologies
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in IT, CS or related technical degree (or soon to be completed)
• Preferably up to 3 years of (some) working experience (we won’t mind if you have more)
• Experience with Java/JEE and software design patterns would be appreciated and advised
• Familiarity with technologies/frameworks: Spring, Hibernate, Redisson, Camel, JMS (ActiveMQ)
• Experience with Linux shell
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL and MongoDB)
• Experience with testing Java applications, XML/JSON based web services
• Experience in the Atlassian Suite (Confluence/JIRA) is a plus
• Experience with build and dependency management tools, such as Maven/Gradle is a plus

Requirements

• Ability to work full-time in Zagreb, Croatia
• Croatian citizenship
• We practice hybrid work and do not offer fully remote positions

What we offer:

• Valuable working experience
• Continuous on-site and off-site education
• Education track for incremental improvement
• Mentorship by a dedicated team member
• 360 onboarding and development plan including career goals to step it up
• Weekly code review sessions as Java division and within the project team
• Java Champion training and international conferences with “zero Marketing and only Java”
• Relevant certificates covered, including OCA, OCP, Scrum Master, Prince 2, and others
• Internal library of all relevant literature
• A minimum of 25 days of vacation
• Pay&Perks to feel appreciated and motivated. We try to provide as much as possible, so you don't need to spend your salary during working hours.
• Christmas, Easter and Summer bonus
• Performance-based incentives
• Fully remote option during summer months
• Adequate working stations with height-adjustable tables and ergonomic chairs
• Bespoke equipment incl. Macbooks, headphones, ergonomic MX keyboard
• Office breakfast goodies and well-balanced lunch every day
• Office hours flexibility. We have our daily stand-ups religiously, and most people like to work in the office because we get along well and like the atmosphere.
• Hybrid work and flexible working hours

We don't complicate when it comes to the hiring process — with the first interview, we get introduced and talk about our projects, products, and experiences. A small assignment is next and a follow-up interview with our team to assess your skills and get to know you better. If we are well-matched, there is an offer.

If you want to get to know us better and learn about the working environment and benefits we offer, feel free to apply or contact us with any questions by sending an email to careers@leapwise.co

Thank you for your interest!