Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java | Spring Boot (all genders)

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Job Description
Team:  Tech
Job Location:  Remote, Greece, Remote, Spain
Position Type:  Permanent, Full-time
Work Flexibility:  Remote


We are currently looking for a Mid Level or Senior Backend Software Engineer (all genders) to join our Marketplace team that connects Best Secret to our sales partners. Or solution is built on a modern, Kubernetes-based tech stack using java/Spring Boot. Additionally, the team maintains a Python/AI based Invoice Parser application. You will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated team that values quality, ownership, and continuous improvement. 

Your Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development and management of our Marketplace solution, which is based on a state-of-the-art tech stack including java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Kafka, Datadog and Postgres DB.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of our Python and GenAI based Invoice Parser application.
  • Cooperate closely with product teams, ensuring short release cycles while keeping full ownership of the products you contribute to.
  • Work cross-functionally with other tech teams at BestSecret, especially ERP and Business Intelligence.
  • Empower your team to strive for excellence and grow together with each challenge.
  • Contribute to software design & architecture decisions to ensure that our solutions are resilient, scalable, and fulfill our stakeholders’ requirements. 


Your Qualification

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot is a plus) and good knowledge about event-driven architecture using Kafka and distributed systems.
  • Practical experience with Python based development is a big asset.
  • Experience with end-to-end development processes, including unit, integration & functional testing, deployment pipelines (Jenkins | GitLab), application tuning/profiling, and monitoring (ELK | Prometheus | Grafana).
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructures (Azure is a plus) and container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.  
  • In-depth knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.  
  • Knowledge in machine learning, analytics, data science, and data lakes (Starburst) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated sense of ownership, independence, and a commitment to maintaining high quality, from clean code to application design and reliable software.
  • Fluent in English, the primary working language across all teams. Knowledge of German is a plus. 


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At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.

 

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.