Staff Backend Engineer

Worked for a global start-up for years and used to high ownership? Experienced with Java? Experience or interest in building Python Based RAG Features? Working in a 6 person team excites you? Staff Backend Engineer - Java - SaaS Security Start-up You would join a growing business who are moving upmarket. With ~94% customer retention and a product that solves a massive pain point in security compliance, we are looking for a Staff Engineer who values design-first thinking and high ownership. The Role You won’t just move tickets. You will own platform logic, complex integrations, and the architecture and design behind our product.

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The Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Python, TypeScript, SQL, and emerging AI/LLM layers.

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The Work: Architecting, designing and building backend features, owning third-party integrations (Jira, Azure, etc.), and contributing to AI roadmap.

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The Standard: We build premium, not scrappy. We design first, then execute. ⚡ Engineering Culture & Tooling

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AI-First Workflow: We embrace modern tooling. We encourage the use of Cursor, Claude, and Copilot to automate boilerplate and focus on high-leverage engineering.

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Design First: We value clear thinking over rapid churning. Measure twice, cut once.

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Production Grade: You build things you are proud of. We prioritize reliability and maintainability over \"hacky\" fixes. Who You Are

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Start-up Native: You love working in start-ups and having ownership.

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System Thinker: You understand database modelling and system design (not just CRUD).

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Product-Minded: You want to understand why a feature exists before you build it.

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Troubleshooter: You can methodically debug production issues and improve reliability. Benefits & Perks

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Remote-First: Work from anywhere within amenable timezones

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Top-Tier Tech: MacBook Pro of your choice + paid subscriptions for top AI tools (Cursor, Claude, etc.).

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Trust: Flexible hours, low-meeting culture, and generous vacation allowance.

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Team Connection: Regular team offsites and virtual office to stay connected.

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L&D: 1000EUR annual budget to spend on learning or hobbies. If you have over 6 years experience in Java, and have worked in a startup, please submit a relevant CV to

to apply, due to this being a remote position, easy apply's are easily missed, and i'd like to prioritize folk who have read the job description and showcase genuine interest and alignment.