Junior Backend Engineer

Company overview:

At Tech Hub Sofia by Lufthansa Technik AG, we build digital products for all the many divisions of Lufthansa Technik (LHT). We create the link that connects airlines with critical aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification services. We help Lufthansa Technik digitalise its processes, keeping it the premium provider of services in the aviation space.

We’re a savvy, Agile company and our software keeps the world flying.

Who we look for:

We are looking for a talented and driven Junior Backend Engineer to join our fast-growing team in Sofia. As such, you need to understand the back-end ecosystem and will be expected to extend your knowledge to develop sustainable enterprise solutions and grow together as a team.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Learn and apply on a daily basis the company’s best practices and standards

• Take an active role in the development and support of high-quality software with attention to details

• Stay on top of new relevant technologies

• Maintaining a constant drive for improvement

What we look for:

• Development proficiency. Knowledge in core Java concepts like OOP, Exception Handling and Data Structures.

• Enterprise web frameworks. Good knowledge of any enterprise web framework like Spring, Quarkus, or other.

• REST API understanding. Solid understanding of building and consuming RESTfull APIs.

• Database knowledge. Good grasp of basic SQL commands and working experience with relational databases.

• Working experience. Professional work experience is not required, however, having in the portfolio a simple backend three-tier web application even as a hobby project is strongly recommended.

• Burning passion. Obsession with building outstanding solutions and solving complex business cases with new technologies.

• Ambition. Eagerness to learn and reach new levels of technical and personal mastery. Ability to grasp new concepts effectively, push yourself out of your comfort zone and tackle unexpected challenges.

• Drive for improvement. Intolerance of mediocrity. Hard-work, enthusiasm and drive to achieve the best possible outcome.

• Self-discipline and precision. Good organizational skills and ability to focus your attention effectively. You can be entrusted with responsibilities and can manage and keep deadlines.

• Team player. Your team’s success is your success. “Ego” is a hated word.

• Proficiency in English. Excellent command of spoken and written English.

What will be considered as an advantage:

• Understanding of enterprise concepts. Ability to articulate and apply concepts like writing Unit tests with JUnit and Mockito, Multi-threading through Futures and Executors, etc.

• Working experience. Working experience as a team member following SDLC practices will be considered a plus.

• AI-Assisted Development Tools. Experience or interest in using AI-driven development tools, such as ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot, to enhance productivity and efficiency when working on projects, can be a valuable asset.

Out tech stack:

We constantly evaluate and adjust our primary tech stack to ensure we are leveraging the most effective tools and languages.

• Languages: Java 17+

• Frameworks: Spring, Quarkus

• Databases: Azure SQL, PostgreSQL

• Unit Testing: Mockito, JUnit

• Containerization and orchestration: Docker, OpenShift

Interview process:

• A single meeting split into two phases, focusing on technical skills and cultural fit.

• You will meet representatives of both our management and your future colleague.

• Prepare for the technical portion of the interview using our Backend Curriculum:

https://backend-curriculum.vitech.bg

• Regardless of the outcome, we’ll get back to you because we value open, honest communication and practical solutions – no corporate BS, ever.

What We Offer

• Clear development path

• Established development processes

• Work with latest technologies

• 3 days home office per month

• 25 days of paid leave

• Flexible benefit system

• Free parking

If the above is what drives you, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d love to talk to you.