BFF (Kotlin, Java) Developer

Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin. Design and implement scalable and secure microservices. Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers. Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements. Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices. Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes. Continuously optimize system performance and reliability. Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions.

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

• Solid experience with **Java and/or Kotlin**

• Experience working with **Spring Boot** and modern backend architectures

• Understanding of **microservices architecture**

• Experience with **REST APIs** and event-driven systems

• Familiarity with **CI/CD pipelines**, DevOps practices, and cloud environments

• Knowledge of **databases** (SQL/NoSQL)

• Experience working in **agile teams** (Scrum/Kanban)

• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of thinking

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

• Fluency in **English and German**