Java Engineer (m/f/x)

Description Java Engineer (m/f/x) Location: EU (Remote) Who You’ll Work For: At Makersite, we’re pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance. We’re a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you’re passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation. Who we’re looking for: As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven Java Engineerswho are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you! This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location. The role: Design, develop, and maintain new features and functionality for the company’s core platform. Enhance and optimise existing features to improve performance, scalability, and user experience. Develop and maintain integrations with external data providers and third-party services. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality fixes. Identify and implement performance improvements to enhance application efficiency and reliability. Implement robust domain logic using Java, supported by comprehensive unit and domain-level tests (e.g., compliance-related testing). Collaborate with front-end developers to support Java-based backend services integrated with Angular applications. Work closely with Product, Engineering, and external partners to deliver features aligned with the product development roadmap. Participate in technical planning and solution design to ensure successful delivery of roadmap initiatives. Contribute to code reviews and promote best practices in software development, testing, and maintainability. Ensure applications are developed with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Requirements 3–5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development. Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Framework, as well as Angular, with the ability to contribute confidently across both frontend and backend development. Demonstrated ability to independently own frontend development while delivering backend features and services. Experience taking features from concept and design through development, testing, and production deployment with minimal supervision. Solid understanding of enterprise and B2B application development patterns, including: Role-based access control (RBAC) Complex forms and workflows Data grids and large datasets Multi-tenant application architectures Experience integrating with third-party APIs and external data providers. Strong problem-solving skills with experience debugging, troubleshooting, and optimising application performance. Experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, including unit and domain-level testing. Comfortable working in small, autonomous, cross-functional product teams using Agile development practices. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with product managers, designers, and engineering colleagues. A proactive, self-directed approach with a product engineering mindset and a focus on delivering customer value. Enthusiasm for leveraging AI-assisted development tools and workflows to improve productivity, code quality, and software delivery. Interest or experience in sustainability, carbon footprint management, environmental data, or industrial data exchange is considered an advantage. Residing in and legally permitted to work in the EU. What We Offer: Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value. 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the EU, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent). Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development. Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel. The Experience: Purpose-Driven Work – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just creating another app; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of. Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. We value inclusivity and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life. Pride in Impact – We’re already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Be part of something that matters. Stability with Ambition – With realistic growth plans, we’re committed to changing the way things are made—without sacrificing our ambitious goals for innovation and impact. If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Careers Page here Diversity and Inclusion If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. At Makersite, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rest assured, all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.