Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platform & Java Architecture
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a distributed engineering team building and evolving a large-scale digital platform used by enterprise customers worldwide.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role combining backend development, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and architectural decision-making. The position is fully remote within France, with occasional travel for team workshops and collaboration sessions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and platform components using Java
Contribute to the architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability of cloud-native applications
Build and extend cloud platform capabilities, including deployment automation, provisioning, observability, and lifecycle management
Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and platform services supporting enterprise applications
Participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering trade-off decisions
Review code, promote engineering best practices, and help maintain high code quality standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and customer-facing issues
Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies, and infrastructure automation
Support continuous improvement of platform architecture, engineering processes, and technical standards
Participate in open-source initiatives and contribute to the broader engineering community when relevant
Requirements
8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong production experience with Java and modern backend development practices
Experience designing and operating applications in cloud environments (AWS, OVH, or similar providers)
Strong expertise with Docker, containerization technologies, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure automation
Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, reliability, and platform engineering concepts
Experience working with APIs, microservices, and modern software architectures
Strong problem-solving abilities and a pragmatic engineering mindset
Experience performing code reviews and mentoring other developers
Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems is considered an advantage
Experience with React or modern front-end frameworks is a plus
Open-source contributions or active participation in technical communities are highly valued
Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)
Benefits
Permanent full-time employment
Fully remote work model within France
Opportunity to work on cloud platforms, distributed systems, and large-scale enterprise applications
International engineering environment with English as the working language
Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and engineering practices
High level of technical ownership and influence on architectural decisions
Collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence
Regular team workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Long-term professional growth and career development opportunities
- Locations
- France
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Salve.Inno Consulting
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