Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Backend Developer – Java, Web Scraping & DevOps

Hybrid | Aarhus, Denmark

Full-time, Permanent

Up to 600,000 DKK annually

Start date: ASAP (happy to wait notice periods for right candidate)

Build backend systems that protect global brands from online infringement.

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to take a leading role in developing the infrastructure behind large-scale web scraping and automation. This system is at the heart of our mission to detect and act on online brand misuse across e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, and social channels.

You’ll join a small, highly capable engineering team where you’ll shape the technical direction, own key systems, and have real impact. Primarily focused on Java backend development—ideal for someone who enjoys crafting scalable, well-architected services and mentoring others in clean, maintainable code.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead development of backend systems supporting web scraping, detection, and enforcement
• Design and maintain scalable services using Java, with integrations to Python-based automation workflows
• Own infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, including Pub/Sub, Kubernetes, Docker, and Compute Engine
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to turn brand protection needs into robust solutions
• Promote high standards for testing, code quality, and engineering best practices

What we’re looking for

• Strong Java backend experience, ideally building distributed systems or automation platforms
• Familiarity with Python in scripting or web scraping contexts
• Proficiency with GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and event-driven architectures (e.g., Pub/Sub)
• A team player who values maintainability, clean code, and strong documentation
• Confidence to lead by example and contribute to team culture and practices

Bonus if you bring:

• Hands-on experience with web automation tools like Playwright or Selenium
• Exposure to CI/CD, logging, or monitoring tools
• Interest in domains like digital investigations, IP enforcement, or online security

What’s on offer

• A key role in a small, high-impact engineering team tackling a meaningful challenge
• Hybrid work setup with a collaborative team based in Aarhus
• Competitive salary up to 600,000 DKK annually
• Opportunity to influence technical decisions and own end-to-end systems

Curious to learn more?

We’re interviewing now for autumn start dates – apply today or get in touch for a chat.