Senior Java Software Engineer

We are seeking our new Senior Java Software Engineer to join the Axway team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing core components of a modern, cloud-native platform focused on API management and integrations. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance services, while contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges across distributed systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and other relevant technologies.
• Build and optimize platform components such as API gateways and data access layers for Valkey, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that adheres to engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with principal engineers and architects to contribute to system design and technical direction.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on scalability, reliability, and maintainability of solutions.
• Work within a Kubernetes-based environment, contributing to containerized deployments and microservices orchestration.
• Collaborate with SDETs and QA engineers to ensure high test coverage and robust automation across unit, integration, and performance levels.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce quality standards across the team.
• Work closely with product managers, product owners, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver features aligned with business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Implement observability tools and practices (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) to monitor system health and performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize services for latency, throughput, and resource efficiency.

• 5+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and API development.
• Proficiency in Java, with a solid understanding of multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning.
• Experience with API design (REST, gRPC and integration patterns).
• Hands-on experience with Valkey (or Redis), MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, including query optimization and data modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native deployment practices.

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and traceability.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth and technical excellence.

Axway is a pioneer in digital transformation. For 25 years, we've empowered organizations to achieve digital transformation and unlock innovation, with a presence in 100 countries, 11,000+ customers, and a global team of 1,400+ professionals. Axway is driving the future of enterprise integration. We strive to be the leader in our space by delivering secure, mission-critical software to manage and deliver impactful business outcomes from all digital interactions.

Why Axway? We believe in the power of togetherness. When you're part of Axway, you're part of a culturally rich and globally connected community that thrives on exchanging ideas and tackling challenges. Whether remote or onsite, you'll find camaraderie, collaboration, and leadership support. Axway is an AA and EEO employer.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting