Full-Stack Java Developer at ecosio - Remote EU — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
ecosio is a strong fit for location-independent professionals — its remote-first policy explicitly allows employees to work from designated countries, and the standout perk is workations of up to 90 days per year within the EU. This is unusually generous and directly caters to the digital nomad lifestyle.
Schedule flexibility: The role advertises flexible working hours with no rigid mention of synchronous overlap requirements. However, as a European-headquartered company (Austria/Germany core), you should expect your most productive collaboration windows to align with CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Async-friendly signals are present but not explicitly confirmed.
Visa & country eligibility: Allowed countries include Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the UK — all of which have established work-permit or EU freedom-of-movement frameworks. Portugal (NHR regime), Spain (Digital Nomad Visa), and Croatia (Digital Nomad Visa) are particularly attractive bases.
- Lisbon, Portugal: ~€2,000–2,800/month comfortable living; EU-compliant base
- Barcelona, Spain: ~€2,200–3,000/month; digital nomad visa available for non-EU nationals
- Zagreb, Croatia: ~€1,200–1,800/month; one of Europe's most affordable allowed locations
The home office allowance and personal development budget add practical value for remote setups. No mention of coworking stipends, but the overall package is nomad-friendly within the EU ecosystem.
Company Description
ecosio is a fast-growing, innovative service company and a leading provider of B2B integration, specialising in electronic data interchange (EDI), Web EDI and e-invoicing. ecosio is part of Vertex, Inc., a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions listed on Nasdaq (VERX).
Our brand slogan is Connections That Work — we believe strong connections are central to successful business relationships, both external and internal. At ecosio, we hire individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are technology lovers, set the highest standards for our solutions, and put innovative ideas first.
Job Description
You'll connect with the role if you enjoy...
- Developing and maintaining features for our web applications
- Taking ownership of features, from ideation to deployment and ongoing maintenance
- Writing comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability
- Following secure coding practices to protect our systems and user data
- Collaborating closely with product owners to translate requirements into actionable features
- Building efficient systems that enhance the productivity of our Onboarding & Operations team
- Working with Java / Spring in the backend and TypeScript / React in the frontend
Our current tech stack in the Web Application Team:
- Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, ArgoCD
- Java frameworks: Spring, SpringBoot, Apache Camel
- Java libraries: JUnit
- TypeScript / JavaScript libraries: React, Material UI, Semantic UI, React Final Form, TanStack Query, React Testing Library
- Data storage and querying: MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
Qualifications
To connect with ecosio it is important to have...
- Experience in the field of computer science or engineering
- Several years of work experience in the software development of enterprise web applications
- Professional experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and popular frameworks like React (Angular or Vue are also acceptable)
- Relevant work experience with Java 11+, Spring / Spring Boot
- Good knowledge in software design (e.g. design patterns)
- A good command of written and spoken technical English
Nice to have...
- Relevant knowledge of design systems (Material UI, Semantic UI, Bootstrap, etc.)
- An in-depth understanding of NoSQL DB systems (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis)
Additional Information
By connecting with us you will experience...
- Our remote-first culture lets you work remotely from one of our designated countries
- Flexible working hours to suit your schedule and priorities
- Annual personal development budget to invest in conferences, courses, or career coaching
- Home office allowance to create a workspace that fits your needs
- Regular events and trips to connect, celebrate, and have fun with the team
- Workations of up to 90 days per year within the EU, combining travel and productivity
- Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and employee assistance programs
- Additional country-specific benefits based on your location
Sounds like a connection that works? Then apply now and we will get in touch soon!
As part of our hiring process at ecosio, we conduct standard background checks. You can find more information about them by clicking HERE.
Our mission is to build Connections That Work by fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We are committed to making everyone feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives. And now we want to connect with you.
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