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.