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At SICPA, we safeguard sovereignty by enabling nation-states to protect their most critical assets through cutting-edge digital solutions. The Digital Scale-up Team, part of the Digital Research & Innovation department, is a newly formed unit dedicated to scaling up innovative products for governments, leveraging state of the art digital technologies.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded person who thrives in problem-solving, takes ownership, and drives innovation with minimal guidance - balancing technical excellence with business impact.

The Backend Developer will help us to design and build robust, scalable backend systems that power our applications.

Your Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, SQL, Kotlin, or Python.
Work with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and ensure seamless integration with frontend applications.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient communication between the mobile app, database, and other services.
Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of backend systems, with a focus on real-time data processing and large-scale systems.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to create and implement innovative solutions.
Implement best practices for data security, including encryption and secure data handling.
Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement.
Continuously optimize backend code to improve efficiency and reduce latency.

Your Profile

Recent experience on latests versions of Java (including Maven and Spring framework), Kotlin, or Python.
Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, Microservices, and API security (OAuth2, JWT).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and distributed systems.
Proficiency in database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, helm, GitHub actions or similar containerization tools.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize and scale systems efficiently.
Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Why Join Us?

A unique opportunity to work on a high-impact project contributing to digital sovereignty.
An innovative and dynamic environment where your ideas matter.
Passionate teams and a culture that fosters collaboration and technical excellence.
A fast-growing environment with exciting challenges and cutting-edge technologies.