Java Engineer-Autohero

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 — , , 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.

• 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.

• 4+ years of Java development experience with expertise in Java 17/21, Spring, Spring Boot, and REST APIs/microservices.
• Strong background working with relational databases (PostgreSQL/Hibernate), plus exposure to NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and serverless technologies (S3, Lambda).
• Proficient in unit/integration testing (JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers) and familiar with containerization (Docker) as well as messaging systems (AWS SQS/SNS).
• Solid grasp of software engineering best practices such as Design Patterns, SOLID principles, scalability, performance optimization, and CI/CD.
• Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, integrating or experimenting with AI/ML in backend, and possessing effective English communication skills.

• Colleagues who strive for excellence while using the latest technologies. See what we do in our Tech-Blog:
• 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 90 different nationalities in a truly international and diverse working environment

Contact

Marija Dimitrova

At AUTO1 Group, we live in an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

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