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About the Role
As we continuously expand and improve our Data Platform, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer m/f/x (Java & Networking focus) to join our Engineering department. This department is responsible for the design, development, and growth of our Data Platform as well as our Data Network and connected Data Products. We are looking for key engineering talent with deep backend expertise and understanding of integration & transport layers to join our teams. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, high-performance backend systems, working closely with senior engineers on low-level networking infrastructure, data transport, and platform scalability. We are a team that actively embraces AI as a force multiplier - not just for writing code, but for rethinking how we work.
Responsibilities
- Developing, testing, and deploying core backend components of our Data Platform, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Designing and implementing network-layer solutions in Java, including HTTP tunnelling, TCP/IP communication, and Netty-based pipeline architectures.
- Building and maintaining load balancing strategies and understanding their role in distributed, high-availability systems.
- Designing integrations that combine cloud systems with on-premises data sources with a seamless operations experience.
- Contributing to technical designs and actively participating in code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable, and production-grade code.
- Actively integrating AI tools into your engineering workflow-using them to accelerate engineering, automate repetitive tasks, improve code quality, and explore solutions faster.
- Collaborating closely with QA and Product teams to deliver reliable, high-quality releases.
Requirements
- Around 3–6 years of experience in backend development, with strong hands-on skills in Java.
- Solid understanding of Java networking internals-including NIO, sockets, HTTP/HTTPS tunnelling, and proxy protocols.
- Practical experience with Netty or similar async networking frameworks (e.g.Vert.x, gRPC); ability to reason about event loops, channel pipelines, and non-blocking I/O.
- Knowledge of load balancing concepts - L4/L7 load balancing, connection pooling, health checks, and failover strategies.
- Strong debugging skills and a structured, solution-oriented mindset - particularly when dealing with low-level networking or concurrency issues.
- Solid experience with test automation (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks) and a commitment to well-tested, maintainable software.
- Hands-on experience with at least one database technology: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Good understanding of integration protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, REST, WebSocket, orgRPC.
- Confidence with concurrency and multithreading in Java-thread safety, executors, reactive patterns.
- Some exposure to asynchronous messaging systems (e.g.Kafka, AMQP, MQTT).
- A proactive attitude toward AI-augmented engineering-you actively use AI tools (LLM assistants, code generation, automation agents, etc.) to improve your own productivity and the quality of your output.
- Clear communication skills in English; sufficient German for everyday collaboration is a welcome plus, but not a requirement.
- Familiarity with TypeScript is a welcome plus, but not a requirement.
Skills
- Java
- Networking
- HTTP tunnelling
- TCP/IP communication
- Netty
- Load balancing
- Integration
- Test automation
- JUnit
- Mockito
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- MSSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- HTTP/HTTPS
- REST
- WebSocket
- orgRPC
- Concurrency
- Multithreading
- Kafka
- AMQP
- MQTT
- AI tools
- TypeScript
Location
- Tutzing (South of Munich)
- Amsterdam
- Germany
- Netherlands
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Opportunity to work flexibly from home
- Modern offices in Germany and the Netherlands
- A personal Learning & Development budget
- Up to 30 days of remote work per year from any EU country
- 2 additional paid days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Company Pension plan
- 30 vacation days a year
- Location-specific benefits packages
- Company-sponsored business travel
About the Company
- Lobster is the data integration platform that connects supply chain partners and systems across any format or technology. It turns scattered data into a clean, flowing foundation for AI, so teams can make faster decisions and face fewer disruptions.
- The Lobster Data Platform reduces complexity through real-time integration, intelligent automation, and built-in quality control.
- The Lobster Data Network breaks down silos and enables secure collaboration across complex supply chains.
- For industry-specific needs, Lobster Data Products offer ready-to-use solutions that deliver impact quickly.
- With a presence across the DACH region, the UK, France, Scandinavia, and the Benelux, and over 2,000 customers globally, Lobster helps companies unlock the full potential of their data and stay agile in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Equal Opportunity
- Lobster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where empathy and respect guide our interactions.