Senior Software Engineer

Job Location: Open to candidates from anywhere in the EU and UKFlexibility: Option to work remotelyKeywords: Java, Graph databases, API DesignWhy apply?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.What you will be doingAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will shape the core intelligence of GraphAware Hume, our graph-powered analytics platform.Your responsibilities will include:Building APIs for intuitive user interaction with complex dataDesigning secure, scalable access control systems for mission-critical environmentsOrchestrating workflows to automate graph analytics, inference, and real-time insightsOptimising application performance and collaborating with other engineers to ensure seamless user experiencesContributing to architecture and technical design with the teamWhat you must know already and be excited to grow furtherProven experience in backend systems (8+ years) with exposure to large-scale, complex applications and cross-functional teamsFluency 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 codeSpring or similar frameworks with emphasis on building secure, modular, and scalable APIsExperience 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 workflowsStrong 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 communicationBonus points for familiarity with:Graph technologies: Cypher, Neo4j, knowledge graphEvent-driven architectures, Kafka, or distributed systemsCloud-native development, observability, and performance tuningExperience working with LLMs or integrating AI/ML into production systemsWhat we offerRemote-first, results-oriented culture: Thrive in an environment where autonomy is balanced with accountability, and problem-solving is prioritised over rigid processesTrue flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe with hours that suit your lifeKnowledge growth: Learn through challenging projects and peer collaborationGlobal connections: Build relationships through regular international team meetupsCompetitive compensation: Enjoy regular salary reviews that recognise your evolving valueEquity participation: Share in the company's success through our share scheme programGraphAware’s valuesOwnership: We are proud of the work we do and we take responsibility.Excellence: We always look at where we are and how we can get better.Customers: We want our customers to always come back.Graphs: Passion for graphs is what distinguishes us from the rest.Teamwork: In times of need, we help each other out.Ready to make an impact? Join GraphAware and be part of something truly transformative. Apply now and help shape the future of graph analytics!