Senior Backend Integration Engineer

<p></p><p><strong>The organization</strong></p><p>Why Join Us? It's More Than a Job in Retail, It's Your Story.</p><p>At Public Group, we believe in the power of our people in a sustainable way. That's why we're not just focused on what you do, but who you become. We're committed to fueling your growth, because when you win, we all win. Imagine a place where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference.  A place where you can build a career you love, to <strong>leave your mark in our story</strong>!</p><p><strong>Public Group </strong>strategically invests to create an ecosystem of innovative scaleups around its Omnichannel Retail business, with the objective to provide exciting customer experiences and foster Entrepreneurship in Greece. We bring together technology, talent &amp; entrepreneurship to create value in the Greek market. Our role is to help our subsidiaries or investee companies grow and their founders to succeed through capital and creative synergies. Our investment portfolio includes Public-MediaMarkt, iRepair, Douleutaras.gr, PublicNEXT, Venture Friends.</p><p><strong>PublicNEXT </strong>leads the digital transformation of retail, with solutions to reimagine processes, integrate technologies and introduce innovative services or platforms that transform employee and customer experience. We develop and unleash the best technology solutions that shape the future of retail. Our team of software developers, engineers, digital and IT experts combine strong technical skills and entrepreneurial thinking to help organizations stay ahead.</p><p>As future-ready innovators, we engage in multiple projects and create growth opportunities for everyone to find what they are looking for. Together we can reimagine retail and unleash the best technology platforms to create new capabilities for people and inspire them to enjoy life. We grow by continuously developing on each other’s ideas.</p><p>Let’s grow together.</p><p><strong>#LI-Hybrid</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul> <li>Participate in the full lifecycle of integrating Public Group systems and applications through the development of microservices.</li> <li>Participate in the full lifecycle of developing internal applications using a Microservices architecture.</li> <li>Work closely with other Public Group units to identify their technical needs and provide solutions.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul> <li>5+ years of related experience </li> <li>University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related scientific field preferred</li> <li>Experience with Java 8/11/17+ and Spring Boot Framework</li> <li>Good knowledge of Architecture and Design principles and their applications </li> <li>Experience with SQL Databases</li> <li>Familiar with NoSQL Databases</li> <li>Should have strong exposure of hibernate, JPA, J2EE, SQL or NoSQL queries</li> <li>Familiar integrating with Rest API's and WebServices</li> <li>Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards</li> <li>Experience with GIT for version control and code collaboration </li> <li>Capable of problem identification and resolution</li> <li>Experience in solving technical issues with thorough research and investigation</li> <li>Team work and great communication skills</li> <li>Excellent command of the English language</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Desirable Qualifications:</strong></p><ul> <li>Familiar with Integration/Unit Testing</li> <li>Knowledge of Openshift or Kubernetes</li> <li>Familiar with MongoDB</li> <li>Familiar with asynchronous communication using technologies such as ActiveMQ/RabbitMq</li> <li>Passionate for good results, dynamic and enthusiastic</li> <li>High sense of responsibility</li> <li>Participation in Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban)</li> <li>Experience with JIRA</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ul> <li>💼 <strong>Competitive compensation &amp; benefits package</strong> </li> <li>💰<strong> Performance-based bonus scheme</strong> </li> <li>🧑‍⚕️ <strong>Comprehensive life &amp; health insurance</strong> </li> <li>🏡 <strong>Flexible hybrid working model</strong> – to support your work-life balance</li> <li>🧡 <strong>Psychological support</strong> via a professional helpline for you and your family</li> <li>🚀 <strong>Career growth opportunities</strong> in a role that evolves with you</li> <li>🎉<strong> Valuable experience</strong> in a well-known and fast-growing organization</li> <li>📚 <strong>Continuous learning</strong> and upskilling through tailored programs</li> <li>🏃🏽‍♂️ <strong>Employee Wellness Program</strong> – office Pilates &amp; sports teams (padel, football, volleyball &amp; more)</li> <li>🚗 <strong>Alternative transportation</strong> with company shuttle buses to our offices</li> <li>📲 <strong>Exclusive access to our employee app</strong>, OrangeGen, packed with tools, news &amp; perks<br/> </li> </ul><p><strong>What Does OrangeGen Offer?<br/><b