Java Developer (Backend) - Barcelona

About the role

Merkle, a dentsu company, is looking for Java developers at all levels to join its agile teams in Barcelona, Spain, working for one of the largest telecommunications and media companies worldwide. You will report to your Team Lead and help deliver digital change in a growing team.

Key responsibilities

• Design and code Java backend applications using a test-driven development approach.
• Focus on code quality: refactoring, testing and clean code.
• Take part in all phases of the development cycle, from analysis to delivery.
• Deliver a valuable increment to the business in every sprint.
• Help turn high-level requirements into comprehensive technical designs.
• Improve the team's way of working and support consumers of the team's components.

Required profile

• Degree in software engineering, computer science or engineering telecommunications.
• 1 to 2 years of experience with Java/J2EE.
• Good level of English and EU work permission.
• Experience in an Agile environment (Scrum) and in developing RESTful web services.
• Team player with enthusiasm.

Required skills

• Java/J2EE and Object-Oriented Design.
• Test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Relational databases and SQL (Oracle).
• Spring, Hibernate, iBatis, Maven, Git, Docker and/or Jenkins.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package and flexible salary compensation scheme.
• Spanish/English lessons.
• Life and health insurance.
• Career development through Merkle University, day off on your birthday and annual wellness days.
• Merkle Care employee assistance program, benefits club and two volunteering days per year.
• Flexible hybrid home office work conditions.