Role Overview
We're seeking a Senior Backend Developer to help shape the next phase of our cloud-native Digital Experience Platform. You'll play a central role in building and maintaining scalable backend systems, driving improvements in cloud orchestration, and ensuring robust performance across distributed environments. This position blends deep backend expertise with cloud infrastructure knowledge, focusing on long-term platform sustainability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services in Java, while also contributing to frontend components using JavaScript and TypeScript
- Develop and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and OVH, including provisioning, lifecycle automation, and orchestration workflows
- Collaborate in architectural discussions to guide system design with an emphasis on scalability, resilience, and maintainability
- Lead code reviews and uphold standards for code quality, testing coverage, and technical debt reduction
- Diagnose and resolve critical production issues in coordination with support and operations teams
- Work closely with Product, QA, and engineering peers to deliver reliable, well-tested features
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps practices to improve deployment efficiency and system observability
- Support platform modularity and extensibility across a distributed, microservices-oriented ecosystem
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in Java backend development with a focus on performance and reliability
- Hands-on work with AWS cloud services and infrastructure automation
- Understanding of distributed systems, clustered deployments, and fault-tolerant design
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
- Track record of resolving complex production incidents efficiently
- Collaborative experience working alongside Product and QA teams
- Solid knowledge of REST APIs using JAX-RS and GraphQL integration
- Practical experience with Docker and container-based deployment models
Preferred Background
- Experience migrating applications from JDK 17 to JDK 21
- Familiarity with Java EE and OSGi frameworks, particularly Apache Karaf
- Exposure to JCR, Jackrabbit, and Lucene-based content repositories
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures, caching layers, and workflow engines
- Experience with headless CMS platforms and content delivery patterns
- Frontend experience with micro-frontends and TypeScript (TSX)
- Working knowledge of OVH as a cloud provider
- Background in Digital Experience Platforms or content-centric applications
Work Environment
This role supports a hybrid or fully remote setup for candidates based in France. You'll work under a permanent contract with access to relocation and work permit assistance if needed. The team values technical depth, clear communication, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex system challenges.
