Backend Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Java): Building and evolving backend services for a food waste reduction marketplace with an accent on scalability, maintainability, and high-quality code. Focus on designing and implementing features for the Parcels delivery product using a modern Java/Spring Boot stack in a cloud-native environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid)

Company

A certified B Corporation on a mission to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste through a global marketplace app and educational tools.

What you will do

• Build and evolve backend services and infrastructure to support rapid growth.
• Develop new features for customers and business partners.
• Participate in agile development processes with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable products.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional product team to define and achieve outcomes.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to relocate to Copenhagen, Denmark
• Strong experience in backend development within the Java ecosystem.
• Proven production experience with Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and Git.
• Familiarity with Domain Driven Design and Clean or Hexagonal Architecture.
• Knowledge of AWS services, ElasticSearch, Redis, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and building scalable solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI agentic coding assistants.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global social-impact company with a tangible mission.
• Emphasis on work-life balance with no mandatory overtime.
• Autonomous environment that encourages ownership and professional development.
• Informal, values-driven team culture with over 1,300 colleagues worldwide.
• Hybrid work setup with regular in-office collaboration.

Hiring process

• Visa support may be available for candidates in Copenhagen; please be prepared to discuss this during the first interview.