

Senior Backend Developer
Help shape mission-critical software that empowers commanders take decisions based on real-time data. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will work with modern technologies like Java, Kubernetes and Docker.
The job
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in our team, taking ownership, providing leadership, and facilitating agile development to drive innovation and new functionality to our product. By joining our team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with modern technologies and contribute directly to the advancement of our product, SitaWare Insight. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference, leveraging your skills and expertise to shape the future of AI-driven solutions.
What you can expect:
- Implement high quality software that makes a real difference for our customers
- Lead the agile software development and continuously improve how we work
- Be feature lead
- Develop and document code according to agile principles using Java, and other relevant technologies
- Run the full test cycle together with our dedicated testers to ensure high quality of our product
You shall expect some travelling to our office in Copenhagen ensuring strong collaboration across the cities.
Joining the team
SitaWare Insight is our advanced decision-support tool designed to provide commanders with fast, intelligent insights based on data from multiple systems. We use modern technologiesto help aggregate, analyze, and present data in a user-centric, mission-ready format.
Our platform allows operational users to gain a unified, logical view of data without concern for its underlying storage location. SitaWare Insight is designed to serve as the data foundation behind applications like SitaWare Headquarters, delivering real-time intelligence to the field.
The product organization is structured for agility and impact, with bi-annual releases that include new features, optimizations, and quality improvements. Learn more about the product here.
Our team includes:
- A dedicated project and people manager
- A product manager driving product vision and evolution
- A lead architect ensuring the architecual design
- 5 developers in a well-established platform team
- 1 experienced system tester
All team members are based in Denmark and work in cross-functional SCRUM teams.
Your qualifications
We’re looking for an experienced backend developer with at least 5 years of experience from a similar role and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in software development (master's preferred). You should have a strong background in backend development, particularly with Java, and experience with modern cloud-native technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
Key technologies include:
- Backend: Java 21 , Spring Boot
- Cloud and DevOps related technologies : Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Helm
- Messaging and Databases: Kafka, PostgreSQL
- Tools : Bash, Ansible, Gradle, Bazel, TeamCity, JIRA
We’re looking for a proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills who thrives in an international, diverse environment. You should be passionate about continuous learning, eager to stay updated with industry trends, and excited to grow your expertise in cloud-native technologies. Effective communication and a collaborative mindset are key to success in this role and fluent English skills is required (both oral and inwritten).
Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.
Welcome to Systematic Aarhus
At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 events a year of both social and professional character. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you’ll also enjoy benefits like free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts.
Never stop developing
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.
Start your development here
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us on tel. +45 8943 2000 and ask for Preben Schmidt Nielsen


Get in touch
Mette Mørch Rasmussen
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Aarhus C, DK, 8000