Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Job Location: Open to candidates from anywhere in the EU and UK
Flexibility: Option to work fully remotely
Keywords: Java, Graph databases, API Design

Why apply?

Product Engineering at GraphAware offers a unique opportunity to build real-world intelligence systems that matter.

• Build with purpose: Your code will help law enforcement and analysts save lives and protect communities through better data insight.
• Innovative tech: Work with knowledge graphs, workflow engines, LLMs, and graph-native UIs pushing the boundaries of data analytics.
• Shape the future: Contribute to product direction and technical vision alongside a senior engineering team.
• True autonomy: Own your work, from ideation to deployment, in a remote-first team.
• Global mindset: Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and product thinkers across Europe and beyond.
• Growth without bureaucracy: Develop your skills in a non-micromanaged, excellence-driven environment.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will shape the core intelligence of GraphAware Hume, our graph-powered analytics platform.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building APIs for intuitive user interaction with complex data
• Designing secure, scalable access control systems for mission-critical environments
• Orchestrating workflows to automate graph analytics, inference, and real-time insights
• Optimising application performance and collaborating with other engineers to ensure seamless user experiences
• Contributing to architecture and technical design with the team

What you must know already and be excited to grow further

• Proven experience in backend systems (8+ years) with exposure to large-scale, complex applications and cross-functional teams
• Fluency in Java, with a deep understanding of modern software engineering principles, including:
  • Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Advanced debugging and profiling techniques,
  • Writing composable, maintainable, and testable code
• Spring or similar frameworks with emphasis on building secure, modular, and scalable APIs
• Experience designing data models, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ideally graph-based (Neo4j or similar)
• Working knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and automated deployment workflows
• Strong security mindset, with practical knowledge of secure software design and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP)
• Comfortable with remote team collaboration, i.e. tools and practices for asynchronous communication

Bonus points for familiarity with:

• Graph technologies: Cypher, Neo4j, knowledge graph
• Event-driven architectures, Kafka, or distributed systems
• Cloud-native development, observability, and performance tuning
• Experience working with LLMs or integrating AI/ML into production systems

What we offer

• Remote-first, results-oriented culture: Thrive in an environment where autonomy is balanced with accountability, and problem-solving is prioritised over rigid processes
• True flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe with hours that suit your life
• Knowledge growth: Learn through challenging projects and peer collaboration
• Global connections: Build relationships through regular international team meetups
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy regular salary reviews that recognise your evolving value
• Equity participation: Share in the company's success through our share scheme program

GraphAware’s values

• Ownership: We are proud of the work we do and we take responsibility.
• Excellence: We always look at where we are and how we can get better.
• Customers: We want our customers to always come back.
• Graphs: Passion for graphs is what distinguishes us from the rest.
• Teamwork: In times of need, we help each other out.

Ready to make an impact? Join GraphAware and be part of something truly transformative. Apply now and help shape the future of graph analytics!