We at Holycode are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong skills and proven experience who is ready to dive into the neon (https://www.neon-free.ch/en/) project team, for a full-time engagement, to join our company of passionate IT professionals. About Neon: Neon is a Zurich-based fintech start-up on a mission to disrupt the Swiss banking industry and become Switzerland’s #1 bank account. With over 200,000 customers and small but passionate team, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and we’re ready for the next chapter. How We Work: + We prioritise beautiful UX/UI alongside data-driven decisions. + We strive for maximum automation with continuous integration and development. + We believe in ownership, calculated risks, and always putting the customer first. + Collaboration, respect, and support are at the heart of our small but mighty tech team. What You’ll Do: + Build stable and reliable backend services using technologies like Java 17, Spring Boot 3, REST APIs, and Kubernetes. + Contribute to our CI/CD processes and work within an agile Kanban setup. + Use observability tools to ensure system health and performance. + Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and platform experts to enhance our applications. + Shape processes, best practices, and design decisions through team discussions and retrospectives. Our Tech Stack: + Java 17, Angular, Spring Boot 3, JPA/Hibernate, REST APIs + MySQL and PostgreSQL + Google Cloud, Kubernetes Key Qualifications: + 7+ years of experience developing Java applications. + Strong knowledge of SQL, REST APIs, microservices, and networking. + Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools. + Ownership of components, features, or systems in past roles. + Solid understanding of software design and architecture. + Fluent in spoken and written English. Nice to Have: + Experience in leadership roles (e.g., staff engineer, tech lead). + Familiarity with Docker, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes. + Experience building and maintaining high-availability services. What We Offer: + Flat hierarchies, agile team culture, and short decision processes. + A supportive team spirit that celebrates joint successes. + Career development aligned with your ambitions and company goals. + Knowledge sharing, open conversations, and pair programming opportunities. Why you'll love working here: + Private health insurance + Flexible work model – hybrid + Equipment of your choice (laptop, monitor, accessories) + High-growth company with innovative products + Supportive, international team + Budget for professional development (courses, books, conferences) + English and German language lessons during working hours + Nice office in Belgrade with a stocked kitchen and game area + Opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact If you are looking for an environment where you can grow professionally, learn from the best in the field, balance work and life habits and have a pleasant and enthusiastic environment, please submit your CV in English. #LI-hybrid Powered by JazzHR