Senior Software EngineerVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Proven experience in backend systems ( 8+ years ) with exposure to large-scale, complex applications and cross-functional teams
• Fluency in Java , with a deep understanding of modern software engineering principles, including: Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Advanced debugging and profiling techniques,
• Writing composable, maintainable, and testable code
• Spring or similar frameworks with emphasis on building secure, modular, and scalable APIs
• Experience designing data models , both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ideally graph-based (Neo4j or similar)
• Working knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and automated deployment workflows
• Strong security mindset , with practical knowledge of secure software design and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP)
• Comfortable with remote team collaboration , i.e. tools and practices for asynchronous communication

What you’ll do

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will shape the core intelligence of GraphAware Hume, our graph-powered analytics platform.
• Building APIs for intuitive user interaction with complex data
• Designing secure, scalable access control systems for mission-critical environments
• Orchestrating workflows to automate graph analytics, inference, and real-time insights
• Optimising application performance and collaborating with other engineers to ensure seamless user experiences
• Contributing to architecture and technical design with the team

About the position

Product Engineering at GraphAware offers a unique opportunity to build real-world intelligence systems that matter. Build with purpose: Your code will help law enforcement and analysts save lives and protect communities through better data insight. Innovative tech: Work with knowledge graphs, workflow engines, LLMs, and graph-native UIs pushing the boundaries of data analytics. Shape the future: Contribute to product direction and technical vision alongside a senior engineering team. True autonomy: Own your work, from ideation to deployment, in a remote-first team. Global mindset: Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and product thinkers across Europe and beyond. Growth without bureaucracy: Develop your skills in a non-micromanaged, excellence-driven environment.

Benefits

• Remote-first, results-oriented culture: Thrive in an environment where autonomy is balanced with accountability, and problem-solving is prioritised over rigid processes
• True flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe with hours that suit your life
• Knowledge growth: Learn through challenging projects and peer collaboration
• Global connections: Build relationships through regular international team meetups
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy regular salary reviews that recognise your evolving value
• Equity participation: Share in the company's success through our share scheme program