Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d; Java/Kotlin, AI-Driven Systems)
talentsconnect AGCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Posted October 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Personio provides an all-in-one HR software to streamline processes and empower organizations to focus on their people.
Job Description
talentsconnect is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build scalable systems using Java/Kotlin and AI-driven features. The role focuses on a cross-functional team, contributing to a real-world platform used by thousands of candidates and recruiters, and embracing a modern approach to engineering and AI. The company values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Design, build, and maintain backend services in Java 17 or 21 or Kotlin.
- Integrate AI-powered product features where they add clear product value.
- Collaborate closely with frontend, QA, and product to ship improvements end-to-end.
- Continuously improve delivery pipelines, test automation, and observability.
- Share learnings from other environments to challenge and improve our current practices.
- Comfort working independently and using AI to accelerate workflow.
Benefits
- Remote-first work
- Inclusive and flexible work hours
- Team connections and events
- AI upskilling and mentorship
- Career coaching
- Flexible participation in the Virtual Shares Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Culture of ownership
