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Senior Software Engineer - GraphAware Hume

Neo4j
Location
Remote: EMEA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
  • Experience with Spring or similar frameworks emphasizing secure, modular, and scalable APIs
  • Experience designing data models, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ideally graph-based (Neo4j or similar)
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with graph technologies: Cypher, Neo4j, knowledge graph
  • Experience with event-driven architectures, Kafka, or distributed systems
  • Cloud-native development, observability, and performance tuning
  • Experience working with LLMs or integrating AI/ML into production systems
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Neo4j, you will work on the GraphAware Hume platform, focusing on building APIs, designing secure access control systems, and orchestrating workflows for graph analytics. You will collaborate with a senior engineering team to contribute to product direction and technical vision, while enjoying true autonomy in a remote-first environment.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Remote work is limited to specific countries (UK, Czechia, Italy)
  • The role involves significant responsibility and autonomy, which may not suit everyone
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