Backend Developer (Specialist)

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Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Digital Customer Channels Engineering

As Vestas continues to expand, digital transformation plays a critical role in achieving our growth outcomes. The Digital Customer Channels & Experience team, part of Vestas Digital Solutions, is responsible for managing and enhancing digital products for our customers while supporting internal product teams. We are building in-house digital product teams focused on designing, developing, and improving our digital platforms with a product-based approach. We are currently seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer to join our team and support in delivering a high User Management platform, which will be integral to Vestas' customer-facing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable, and secure Java-based applications
• Design and implement backend components, services, and APIs
• Optimize application performance and scalability to meet evolving demands
• Implement security protocols and ensure comprehensive data protection
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers and cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development, with a focus on building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs, with a great understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience in integrating and developing relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data consistency and reliability
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Deep understanding of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection techniques
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a collaborative mindset and good communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate strong analytical skills to understand complex problems and devise efficient backend solutions
• Problem-Solving: Exhibit effective problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges and optimize backend functionalities
• Collaboration: Work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively, and contribute positively towards outcomes
• Adaptability: Display adaptability in handling evolving project requirements and adopting new technologies in backend development
• Attention to Detail: Uphold meticulous attention to detail in writing code, ensuring backend functionality is accurate, efficient, and error-free
• Creativity: Bring creative insights to backend development, proposing innovative solutions and optimizing code for improved performance
• Communication: Demonstrate good communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly, collaborate with team members, and engage in effective problem-solving

What we offer

You will be a part of a highly committed and innovative product team committed equally to creating business value by developing innovative technical solutions which directly will make a difference for our customers. We offer a place where we encourage your desire for constant learning opportunities. You will experience an environment that promotes continuous learning, enabling you to actualize your ambitions and get the chance to work in an agile office environment. While we hold our team members to high individual standards of collaboration, accountability, we provide unwavering support to one another, collectively celebrating successes and addressing challenges. Join Vestas and you will cultivate.

Additional information

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity please submit your CV in English.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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