Junior Backend Engineer (Java), Clio

About us: We are a product R&D company that creates solutions for the dynamic iGaming Ecosystem. Our mission is to build cutting-edge platforms that reinvent the iGaming industry. About product A scalable, feature-rich iGaming platform focused on continuous product evolution and high-quality user experience. The system is built on a modern technology stack — Java (Spring Boot) on the backend and JavaScript-based (Angular) frontend. The teams are focused on long-term product growth, stability, and innovation, working in a mature Agile environment with a strong technical culture. Product Technical Stack: Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot 3.0 Frontend: Angular 19/20, React.js Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL / MySQL, Kafka, MongoDb Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Docker, K8s Architecture: Highload Systems, Microservices, Serverless, CDN Monitoring & Analytics: Datadog, Grafana, ELK stack, and Big Data solutions As a Junior Back-End Developer, you will grow from strong fundamentals toward professional expertise, working in a high-load and integration-heavy environment, side by side with experienced engineers. Position is primarily Java oriented, but you’ll need to support and develop projects in NodeJS and C# as well, so motivation and willingness to learn new technologies is a must. Responsibilities: Writing backend code and tests to deliver reliable features. Supporting existing solutions and contributing to new functionality. Participating effectively in an agile Scrum team (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Improving code quality through peer reviews, refactoring, and best practices. Collaborating with other developers, QA, and stakeholders to design and deliver scalable products. Learning and applying new technologies in real projects. Requirements: Solid knowledge of Java (core principles) Basic understanding of Spring Framework (preferably Spring Boot). Knowledge of SQL and ability to write queries. Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts. Ability to use Git and remote repositories. At least Intermediate English level (listening, speaking, reading) Motivation and willingness to learn new technologies, and programming languages. Will be a plus: Experience with JUnit, Flyway, or JDBC Template. Experience with C# Experience with Node js Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON structure. Understanding of main design patterns and basic architectural principles. Knowledge of multithreading basics. Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD concepts. Experience with issue-tracking systems (e.g., Jira). Personal skills: Self-motivated and reliable team player. Open to feedback and eager to improve. Proactive mindset — willing to take responsibility and suggest improvements. Not afraid to learn from mistakes and share knowledge. Interview Stages: HR Interview (30 minutes) — Initial conversation to discuss your experience, career goals, and cultural fit. Technical Interview (1.5 hours) — In-depth technical live-coding interview covering relevant skills. Final Interview (1 hour) — A comprehensive discussion with the team, focusing on role-specific competencies and alignment with company values. Job Offer What we offer: A position in a product development company with a dynamic environment and several concurrent projects; Opportunity to contribute (your ideas for improvement implementation); Team of motivated professionals; Continuous self-improvement and growth from Junior to Middle and beyond in a supportive environment, Budget for certifications and courses; Competitive salary plus financial bonuses for performers; Medical insurance coverage; English language courses; Wellbeing package: online-yoga classes, Yakaboo, BetterMe App: Health Coaching, BetterMe App: Mental Health Corporate events and fun team-building activities. Remote-first culture: we primarily work remotely, have an office in Kyiv, and provide coworking compensation in other cities during blackouts.