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