Java Engineer, Autohero (f/m/x)

Our Technology department is the powerhouse driving AUTO1 Group, Europe’s leading digital automotive platform and one of the continent's most successful tech start-ups since 2012. With our renowned brands — wirkaufendeinauto.de, AUTO1.com, and Autohero — we are transforming the way people buy and sell cars across Europe.

At AUTO1 Group, technology is at the heart of everything we do. Our engineering teams leverage cutting-edge data, AI, and cloud solutions to revolutionize the automotive industry and set new standards for efficiency, transparency, and customer experience. From seamless end-to-end transaction platforms to robust logistics and innovative pricing models, our tech stack supports millions of vehicle transactions and serves customers in over 30 countries.

As a Java engineer at AUTO1, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of automotive commerce. You will design and own critical applications, deliver high-quality code, and help create innovative tools and solutions that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. Working alongside a passionate, diverse team in a fast-paced environment, you'll be encouraged to propose and implement new ideas and have a measurable impact on both technology and business challenges.

Join us and be part of a collaborative culture where your code powers Europe’s largest automotive marketplace and helps reshape the car buying and selling experience for millions of customers.

Your new Role

• Design, build, deploy, and operate solutions across the entire software development lifecycle, contributing to our robust service-oriented architecture of 300+ RESTful microservices that power AUTO1 Group's industry-leading digital platforms.
• Tackle complex challenges with a hands-on, proactive approach—leveraging your technical expertise to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive innovation and set industry standards by championing new technologies, processes, and best practices, ensuring AUTO1 remains at the forefront of digital transformation in automotive commerce.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with talented engineering, product, and business teams, delivering solutions aligned with our high standards for quality, reliability, and customer value.
• Expand your skill set by engaging with a wide range of technologies, architectures, and business domains, with the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects and explore new areas within software development and beyond.

Your Skills

• 4+ years of professional Java development experience, skilled in Java 17/21, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in developing REST APIs and microservices; strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Hibernate ORM) and some experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda) and infrastructure management (Terraform); familiar with message queues (AWS SQS/SNS).
• Good knowledge of unit/integration testing with frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Testcontainers.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker), distributed systems, scalability, and best practices (Design Patterns, SOLID, CI/CD, performance optimization).
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence and applying AI/ML concepts; strong English communication skills.

Our Offer

• Colleagues who strive for excellence while using the latest technologies.
• Educational budget for your personal growth.
• Your work-life balance and working from home are part of our culture, so we offer you working from home options, flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation.
• Team and company events like Hackathons, Company Party.
• Join more than 100 different nationalities in a truly international and diverse working environment.

Contact
Marija Dimitrova

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