Senior Backend (Java) Engineer - Neon team

We at Holycode are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong skills and proven experience who is ready to dive into the neon project team, for a full-time engagement, to join our company of passionate IT professionals.

About Neon:

Neon is a Zurich-based fintech start-up on a mission to disrupt the Swiss banking industry and become Switzerland’s #1 bank account. With over 200,000 customers and small but passionate team, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and we’re ready for the next chapter.

How We Work:

• We prioritise beautiful UX/UI alongside data-driven decisions.
• We strive for maximum automation with continuous integration and development.
• We believe in ownership, calculated risks, and always putting the customer first.
• Collaboration, respect, and support are at the heart of our small but mighty tech team.

What You’ll Do:

• Build stable and reliable backend services using technologies like Java 17, Spring Boot 3, REST APIs, and Kubernetes.
• Contribute to our CI/CD processes and work within an agile Kanban setup.
• Use observability tools to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and platform experts to enhance our applications.
• Shape processes, best practices, and design decisions through team discussions and retrospectives.

Our Tech Stack:

• Java 17, Angular, Spring Boot 3, JPA/Hibernate, REST APIs
• MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Google Cloud, Kubernetes

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience developing Java applications.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, REST APIs, microservices, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Ownership of components, features, or systems in past roles.
• Solid understanding of software design and architecture.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in leadership roles (e.g., staff engineer, tech lead).
• Familiarity with Docker, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes.
• Experience building and maintaining high-availability services.

What We Offer:

• Flat hierarchies, agile team culture, and short decision processes.
• A supportive team spirit that celebrates joint successes.
• Career development aligned with your ambitions and company goals.
• Knowledge sharing, open conversations, and pair programming opportunities.

Why you'll love working here:

• Private health insurance
• Flexible work model – full remote or hybrid
• Equipment of your choice (laptop, monitor, accessories)
• High-growth company with innovative products
• Supportive, international team
• Budget for professional development (courses, books, conferences)
• English and German language lessons during working hours
• Nice office in Belgrade with a stocked kitchen and game area
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact

If you are looking for an environment where you can grow professionally, learn from the best in the field, balance work and life habits and have a pleasant and enthusiastic environment, please submit your CV in English.