[Hiring] Senior Java Backend Engineer - WCS Migration @Mindera

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring, MongoDB and IBM WebSphere Commerce (WCS) to support a major platform modernisation initiative. The team is migrating away from WCS as the source of truth towards a modern backend stack based on Java/Spring and MongoDB. The key requirement is strong hands-on WCS knowledge, particularly around the underlying infrastructure, codebase, build and deployment processes, and access management.

• Work as part of a team migrating functionality and data away from WCS as the source of truth.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Work with MongoDB as part of the target backend architecture.
• Analyse and navigate the existing WCS codebase to understand business logic, integrations and dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance on WCS infrastructure and architecture.
• Understand and support existing WCS build, deployment and release processes.
• Troubleshoot WCS environments and resolve infrastructure/application issues.
• Support access, configuration and environment management across WCS.
• Help identify and migrate relevant functionality from WCS into the new Java/Spring/MongoDB stack.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture and DevOps teams throughout the migration.
• Contribute to improving build, deployment and operational processes.
• Support the team in reducing dependency on WCS and transitioning towards the new platform.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Senior Java Backend Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Strong experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Commerce (WCS) is essential.
• Good understanding of WCS infrastructure and environments.
• Experience navigating and troubleshooting large WCS codebases.
• Strong understanding of WCS build and deployment processes.
• Experience managing or troubleshooting WCS access and environment configuration.
• Experience working on complex enterprise e-commerce platforms.
• Ability to understand existing legacy systems and support migration to modern architectures.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with DevOps / CI/CD.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes.
• Experience in e-commerce / retail environments.
• Experience migrating from legacy commerce platforms to modern microservices architectures.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (self-managed).
• Annual bonus, subject to company performance.
• Access to Udemy online training and opportunities to learn and grow within the role.