Senior Java Developer

About ReleaseOwl

ReleaseOwl is a native SAP DevOps platform (SaaS) specifically built to manage change, release, and continuous delivery across SAP environments. It supports SAP ECC, S / 4HANA, BTP, Integration Suite (CPI), and SAC / Datasphere.

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer who thrives in a product-based environment, takes complete ownership of modules end-to-end, and contributes to design, development, DevOps, and production readiness.

Role Overview

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and enhancing core product components using Java, Spring Boot, and modern cloud-native technologies. This role requires an engineer who can independently handle complex requirements, write clean and scalable code, optimize performance, and collaborate closely with DevOps, QA, and Product teams.

You will own features from requirement analysis to production deployment and ensure the quality, reliability, and stability of product releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and convert them into scalable backend solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java + Spring Boot .
• Optimize application and database performance, especially JPA / Hibernate -related performance tuning.
• Collaborate with DevOps to build, containerize, and deploy services using Docker , Kubernetes , and Jenkins pipelines.
• Work with MySQL and PostgreSQL , including writing optimized SQL queries.
• Write high-quality unit and integration tests using JUnit .
• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure system reliability.
• Take ownership of modules end-to-end, including design, delivery, deployment, and support.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to improving engineering processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

Testing & Quality

Soft Skills

Good to Have