Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Wrike, a leading work management platform, and become a key player in our team focused on winning enterprise customers. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and improve features, solve complex challenges, and collaborate with a talented team. You will leverage your expertise in Java, Spring, REST APIs, and SQL, while working with both relational and non-relational databases. The role requires a proactive, collaborative attitude and excellent communication skills. Wrike offers a flexible hybrid work setup, team-building events, and a fantastic office location. We encourage continuous learning and using AI tools to enhance our work.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on software development experience using Java (8+), Spring (IoC concepts), REST APIs, and SQL
• Confident working with both relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (Redis) databases
• Comfortable with modern unit/integration testing frameworks and the Java web stack (HTTP, filters, servlets, web security)
• Previous product team experience and a proactive, collaborative attitude
• Excellent English communication skills—you’re great at sharing ideas and presenting during team meetings
• Passionate about solving real customer problems and improving tech and processes
• Curious about AI—regularly use AI tools (like coding agents or automation) to boost your workflow

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve features—whether starting fresh or updating existing ones
• Solve complex challenges and collaborate with the team to discuss and refine solutions
• Estimate tasks, write tests, and review code to ensure top-notch technical quality
• Embrace iterative, fast-paced development and always use best practices
• Use AI tools daily to automate and level up our work
• Keep learning and help your teammates grow along the way

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (such as Angular, React, or Vue), HTTP requests, TypeScript, and REST APIs
• Comfortable designing and architecting complex web applications independently
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics
• Skilled at collaborating with Product Managers and Designers on Product Discovery
• Previous experience working within enterprise environments
• Proven ability to design and architect robust, scalable system solutions

Benefits

• 28 calendar days of paid vacation
• Sick leave compensation
• Life insurance plan
• Health insurance plan
• Fitness plan (800 EUR/year)
• Parental leave
• 2 volunteer days
• Full-remote & On-demand access to Co-working space
• Utility allowance (30 EUR/month, subject to taxation)