As a Backend Software Engineer at Nexthink, you will join a highly autonomous and experienced team integral to the core functionality of the Nexthink product. The team owns the data pipelines that collect data from over 25 million Endpoints, integrating and enriching massive volumes of Endpoint data and transforming it into actionable insights. You will work closely with Endpoint engineers to build data collection features end-to-end.
You will have full, end-to-end ownership of the components you build—from requirements and design through implementation, validation, and deployment. We embrace a DevOps and CI/CD culture focused on automation, code quality, and maintainability, working together to build a world-class cloud platform with modern practices. You will partner closely with the Product team to deliver, and we place a high value on agency and strong ownership.
5+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally on backend or data-intensive systems
Strong Java skills and a deep understanding of the JVM (Java 17 and 21)
Solid grasp of concurrency — multithreading, thread-safety, and concurrent data structures for high-throughput systems
Experience building microservices with Spring Boot or Micronaut
Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems
Strong SQL and hands-on experience with high-volume relational databases or data warehouses (e.g., Postgres)
Solid experience with Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams (stateless and stateful topologies) for building high-throughput data pipelines
Hands-on experience running services on AWS, including monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices
Strong automated testing practices (unit and integration) and a focus on code quality
Experience with agentic AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Desirable Pluses
Experience with DevOps, GitOps, and infrastructure as code (e.g., FluxCD / Helm / Kustomize)
High-performance analytical databases like ClickHouse
Observability and monitoring tools such as DataDog or Prometheus/Grafana
We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.
With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.
If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you! Check what we offer:
- 💼 Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package.
- 🩺 Health insurance through our partnership with ACKO, including OPD coverage for dental, vision, health check-ups, consultations, and pharmacy expenses.
- 🏡 Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
- 🏖️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 22 days of holidays we offer). Plus, company-paid bank holidays (12), sick days (10-30), bereavement leave (5), and 3 days per year for volunteering.
- 📚 Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills.
- 🛡️ Stay covered against accidents, bodily injuries, and disabilities with our personal accident insurance policy, providing assurance with coverage up to three times your annual CTC.
- 🍼 New mothers are entitled to up to 26 weeks of maternity leave, with the flexibility to use up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery and the remaining 18 weeks after. Birth fathers can take 6 weeks of paternity leave, while adoptive parents are eligible for 26 weeks of leave for mothers and 6 weeks for fathers.
- 💰 Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, receive gratuity at the rate of 15 days of basic pay for every completed year of service, provided you've been employed by the company for a minimum of 5 years. Gratuity is payable at retirement or resignation based on your last drawn basic pay.
- 📣 Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
Please note that not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking with your Recruitment Partner.