Backend Engineer

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ALTEN is seeking a Backend Engineer for a full time onsite role in Valbonne, joining an Agile Scrum team to design, develop, test and document high quality software for international clients across industries. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Computer Science with initial software development experience and is proficient in C++, Java, or Python, plus strong Agile practices and English communication. Bonus skills include Azure, DevOps with Jenkins and Artifactory, Docker OpenShift, monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana, Jira Confluence, Kafka, Swagger and Postman, and databases such as Oracle or Couchbase. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight relevant projects, quantify impact, show collaboration with Product Managers, and demonstrate problem solving in a fast paced environment; emphasize readiness for hybrid work, growth and global teamwork.

Company Description

🚀 About ALTEN

ALTEN is the European leader in consultancy and high-tech engineering. For over 30 years, we have been supporting international companies on technical and IT challenges.

With 52,000 employees across 30+ countries, we drive innovation in aerospace, automotive, banking & finance, energy, defense, healthcare, telecommunications, and more.

Job Description

🎯 Your Role

As a Software Engineer, you will work in an Agile Scrum team in a fast-paced, startup-like environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

✔ Analyze specifications

• Define user requirements for new or enhanced software solutions.

✔ Design and develop software

• Design technical solutions and conduct feasibility studies.
• Propose viable technical solutions to Product Management and users for validation.
• Develop software according to industry standards.
• Model, design, and implement databases.

✔ Test and maintain the software

• Conduct unit, package, and performance tests to ensure high quality.
• Participate in the validation phase, fine-tuning the product as needed.
• Debug and support existing solutions in collaboration with Product Managers and Analysts.

✔ Document your work

• Produce technical documentation for internal and external use.

Qualifications

🛠️ Your Profile

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

✔ Master’s degree in Computer Science
✔ First experience as a software developer (internship or full-time)

✔ Proficiency in one or more programming languages:

• C++ / Java / Python

✔ Strong knowledge of:

• Agile methodologies (SCRUM)
• English proficiency (written & spoken)

✨ Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Cloud Technologies: Azure
• DevOps & CI/CD: Bash, Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, OpenShift
• Monitoring & Testing: Prometheus, Grafana, GoogleTest, Mock, JMeter
• Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence
• Messaging & API Tools: Kafka, Swagger, Postman
• Databases: Oracle, Couchbase

Additional Information

📩 Why Join Us?

✅ Work on cutting-edge projects with leading international clients.
✅ Be part of a collaborative and innovative Agile team.
✅ Access career growth opportunities in an international environment.
✅ Enjoy a hybrid work model for work-life balance.

🚀 Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey!