backend engineer (java/kotlin)

Budapest, Hungary

Engineering

Full-time

hybrid

Our vision is simple yet powerful: we want to create a place where engineers thrive, taking on exciting projects and using the latest technologies, free from the shackles of legacy solutions.

Thanks to the diverse range of industries we work with, our days are never boring: from world-class apps to AR solutions or even programming robots, we’ve got it all covered. We don’t just write code for our screens; rather, we develop impactful products used by millions every day: let them be large-scale public transport applications, leading fintech platforms, or storage solutions contributing to a greener future.

We are a team of 100+ engineers (Java, JavaScript, Android, iOS platforms) and QA engineers with our coding fingers at the ready working on the next big thing. We value openness, modesty, hard work, and simple yet great solutions.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: we want to create a place where engineers thrive, taking on exciting projects and using the latest technologies, free from the shackles of legacy solutions.

Your day to day will include:

Contributing to the design and development of a stable, scalable back-end system from the ground up
Writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines
Collaborating effectively within a dynamic team environment and engaging in exciting and cutting-edge tech initiatives
Contributing to discussions on system architecture and technical planning
Providing occasional guidance to junior developers and contributing to team knowledge-sharing
Collaborating with and supporting the work of our Seniors, Tech Leads and Architects

We'd love to meet someone who has:

3+ years of experience in the Java ecosystem, ideally with Kotlin or Java
Familiarity with the latest Java versions (especially with the last two LTS - 17 and 21)
Hands-on experience with back-end frameworks (Spring or Micronaut)
Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases
A genuine enthusiasm for staying current with evolving industry trends and technologies
A strong object-oriented programming (OOP) foundation and a commitment to SOLID principles
A passion for writing clean, maintainable code, adhering to best practices (if you're a Clean Code/Coder/Architecture fan, you're more than welcome)
Experience in containerization and Kubernetes is a nice-to-have
Experience with at least one public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Intermediate or higher English proficiency to collaborate effectively in an international team

What we can offer you is:

A team of 200 on a mission to create awesome digital products
Supercharger Skill Trainings, Inhouse Training portfolio, Conference & Training Sponsorship
Opportunity to try the latest tech stacks & constant innovation
High-impact international projects from around the world
Company MacBook, Library, Personal Equipment budget, Healthcare, Personal Days
Playstation 5, unlimited beer or coffee (whichever suits you), fruit every day and snacks
A great community therefore an awesome company culture!
Cool office in the heart of Budapest

About our Budapest office

Budapest is where it all started for Supercharge - this is our headquarters and the beating heart of our company. We have local offices in several countries, but this is where the real magic happens. A buzzing, vibrant space filled with talented individuals dreaming up and delivering amazing products for our clients. This Office of the Year award-winning space is home to our legendary after-work events, and as located in the heart of the city, putting us just steps away from some of the best restaurants, cafes, and bars around.