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[/company/afternow](/company/afternow)[Afternow](/company/afternow)
# Senior Backend Developer (Java/Spring Boot) at Afternow

Department: DevelopmentSeniority in posting: Experienced

Compensation · Listed in posting

€3,000 – €4,000/mo

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Zagreb

**Type**
: Full-time, Contract

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 26, 2025

## Description

Afternow is hiring a Senior Backend Developer for a fully remote, B2B contractor role serving clients in Europe or LATAM. The position involves owning backend modules and building scalable Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, REST API, microservice, event-driven, and integration systems. Candidates need at least five years of backend experience, strong Java and architecture knowledge, AWS familiarity, fluent English, and the ability to collaborate across product teams. Occasional travel to LATAM client sites may be required.

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