Junior Backend Engineer (Java), Clio

About us:
We are a product R&D company that creates solutions for the dynamic iGaming Ecosystem.
Our mission is to build cutting-edge platforms that reinvent the iGaming industry.

About product
A scalable, feature-rich iGaming platform focused on continuous product evolution and high-quality user experience. The system is built on a modern technology stack — Java (Spring Boot) on the backend and JavaScript-based (Angular) frontend. The teams are focused on long-term product growth, stability, and innovation, working in a mature Agile environment with a strong technical culture.

Product Technical Stack:
Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot 3.0
Frontend: Angular 19/20, React.js
Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL / MySQL, Kafka, MongoDb
Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Docker, K8s
Architecture: Highload Systems, Microservices, Serverless, CDN
Monitoring & Analytics: Datadog, Grafana, ELK stack, and Big Data solutions

As a Junior Back-End Developer, you will grow from strong fundamentals toward professional expertise, working in a high-load and integration-heavy environment, side by side with experienced engineers. Position is primarily Java oriented, but you’ll need to support and develop projects in NodeJS and C# as well, so motivation and willingness to learn new technologies is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Writing backend code and tests to deliver reliable features.
• Supporting existing solutions and contributing to new functionality.
• Participating effectively in an agile Scrum team (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Improving code quality through peer reviews, refactoring, and best practices.
• Collaborating with other developers, QA, and stakeholders to design and deliver scalable products.
• Learning and applying new technologies in real projects.

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of Java (core principles)
• Basic understanding of Spring Framework (preferably Spring Boot).
• Knowledge of SQL and ability to write queries.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts.
• Ability to use Git and remote repositories.
• At least Intermediate English level (listening, speaking, reading)
• Motivation and willingness to learn new technologies, and programming languages.

Will be a plus:

• Experience with JUnit, Flyway, or JDBC Template.
• Experience with C#
• Experience with Node js
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON structure.
• Understanding of main design patterns and basic architectural principles.
• Knowledge of multithreading basics.
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD concepts.
• Experience with issue-tracking systems (e.g., Jira).

Personal skills:

• Self-motivated and reliable team player.
• Open to feedback and eager to improve.
• Proactive mindset — willing to take responsibility and suggest improvements.
• Not afraid to learn from mistakes and share knowledge.

Interview Stages:

1. HR Interview (30 minutes) — Initial conversation to discuss your experience, career goals, and cultural fit.
2. Technical Interview (1.5 hours) — In-depth technical live-coding interview covering relevant skills.
3. Final Interview (1 hour) — A comprehensive discussion with the team, focusing on role-specific competencies and alignment with company values.
4. Job Offer

What we offer:

• A position in a product development company with a dynamic environment and several concurrent projects;
• Opportunity to contribute (your ideas for improvement implementation);
• Team of motivated professionals;
• Continuous self-improvement and growth from Junior to Middle and beyond in a supportive environment,
• Budget for certifications and courses;
• Competitive salary plus financial bonuses for performers;
• Medical insurance coverage;
• English language courses;
• Wellbeing package: online-yoga classes, Yakaboo, BetterMe App: Health Coaching, BetterMe App: Mental Health
• Corporate events and fun team-building activities.
• Remote-first culture: we primarily work remotely, have an office in Kyiv, and provide coworking compensation in other cities during blackouts.