Senior Java Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania Ascent People Ltd Full time €60,000 - €80,000 per year

Senior Java Software Engineer – Fully Remote (Portugal or Romania)

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to join their growing team.

Experience of working in a telecoms environment would be ideal, but not essential.

This is a
fully remote position
open to candidates based in
Portugal or Romania
, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to innovative, mission-critical software projects in the telecoms sector.

PLEASE NOTE
- Candidates who DO NOT live in the above locations will NOT be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level software solutions using
    Java
    and related technologies.
  • Apply
    object-oriented design
    ,
    design patterns
    , and best practices to build scalable, maintainable systems.
  • Write clean, efficient code and create
    automated unit and integration tests
    following
    TDD
    principles.
  • Perform
    complex refactoring
    and ensure high system reliability and performance.
  • Write and execute
    complex SQL queries
    and work with databases such as
    DB2
    and
    Oracle
    .
  • Debug issues at runtime and contribute to robust
    CI/CD pipelines
    .
  • Collaborate using agile methods such as
    pair programming
    , and participate in code reviews and documentation.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience with
    Java
    and one or more of:
    RPG/400, RPGLE, AS400, SYNON-RPG, HTML5, JavaScript, Flex, ActionScript, Delphi
    .
  • Proficiency in
    SQL
    and relational databases (
    DB2
    ,
    Oracle
    ).
  • Solid understanding of
    design patterns
    ,
    object-oriented design
    , and
    refactoring techniques
    .
  • Experience with
    TDD
    ,
    CI/CD
    , and
    SCM tools
    (e.g., Git, SVN).
  • Ability to debug complex issues and troubleshoot runtime problems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of
    Active Directory
    integration.
  • Experience with legacy modernization and telecoms data.

What We Offer

  • Fully remote role
    based in Portugal or Romania.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale software systems.
  • Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.

Apply now
to join a collaborative engineering team building world-class solutions that power telecoms systems — all from the comfort of your home.

Ascent People Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy, and applications from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

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