Senior Back End Software Engineer (Java + PHP)

Why Join Exadel We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks. From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next. What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving. About the Client An international transportation technology company focused on building scalable digital solutions for modern rail operations. The organization develops internal platforms and automation tools that improve operational efficiency, support business growth, and streamline complex processes in a fast-paced environment. Project Tech Stack Java, JVM, Micronaut, Spring Boot, PHP, Symfony, Kubernetes, AWS, MySQL, Kafka, OpenSearch / Elasticsearch, Redis, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Distributed Systems. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services. Build and evolve the Search platform handling millions of search requests per day across 40+ countries. Design components and integrations with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, reliability, and performance. Work on complex distributed systems problems, including graph-based search, caching, memory optimization, and high-throughput processing. Contribute to the migration of Search services from PHP to Java, improving performance, throughput, parallelism, and caching. Drive technical improvements and contribute to architecture and technology decisions. Ensure backend services are observable and design effective monitoring strategies for new components. Identify, prioritize, and reduce technical debt together with the team. Support and improve CI/CD processes and ensure high-quality, reliable releases. Write SOLID, maintainable, flexible, testable, and scalable code. Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, Data, UX, and other Engineering teams. Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. Lead the adoption of better engineering practices and improve team development workflows. Take ownership of backend solutions from concept and design through implementation and production. What You Bring Solid professional backend development experience Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based frameworks such as Micronaut or Spring Boot Professional experience with PHP and willingness to work in a mixed Java/PHP environment Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, MySQL, and distributed messaging systems such as Kafka Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, reliability, and software architecture Experience building scalable systems handling high volumes of requests and data Experience with unit and integration testing Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams Nice to Have Experience with OpenSearch / Elasticsearch Knowledge of Redis and Terraform Experience with Symfony Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD Experience with observability and monitoring Knowledge of graph theory or search optimization English level Upper-Intermediate Legal & Hiring Information Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process. The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place. Your Benefits at Exadel Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details. International projects In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility Medical healthcare Recognition program Ongoing learning & reimbursement Well-being program Team events & local benefits Sports compensation Referral bonuses Top-tier equipment provision Exadel Culture We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.