Java Developer – Innovation & R&D Platforms

Job summary (Short promotional text)

We are looking for a Java Developer to join our Rome-based team and contribute to the development of scalable backend applications.

You will work on internal platforms used to manage innovation and funded projects, collaborating closely with technical and consulting teams to translate complex business needs into robust technical solutions.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

Your mission is to build reliable and scalable systems that support innovation processes, while bridging the gap between technical development and real business use cases in an international consulting environment.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and RESTful APIs

Collaborate with Product Owners, Technical PMs, and consultants to translate business needs into technical solutions

Contribute to platforms supporting R&D project management and reporting

Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Troubleshoot issues and continuously improve system performance

Contribute to architectural decisions and system evolution

Participate in deployment and release processes

Document technical solutions and support knowledge sharing

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Strong experience with Java (preferably version 8 or higher), with solid knowledge of OOP principles and design patterns

Experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.)

Experience designing and building RESTful APIs

Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and build tools (Maven or Gradle)

Experience with testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito)

Understanding of software architecture principles (e.g. microservices, layered architecture)

Comfortable working in a Linux environment and professional proficiency in English

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Work at the intersection of technology and innovation

Contribute to platforms supporting real EU-funded projects

International and collaborative environment

Competitive salary (€40,000–€47,000 depending on experience)

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

Hybrid working model (up to 1 day/week in the office)

Meal vouchers (€7/day)

Supplementary health insurance (Fondo Est)

Learning and development opportunities within a growing European organization