Backend Engineer

3/19/2026

The role involves analyzing specifications, designing technical solutions, developing high-quality software according to industry standards, and modeling/designing databases within an Agile Scrum team. Responsibilities also include conducting various tests, debugging existing solutions, and producing necessary technical documentation.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors. OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present. A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence. 🔹 12 Industries covered 🔹 21 Delivery Centers 🔹 6,500+ Clients FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clients’ needs. We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.

About the Role

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!

Contract Type: Permanent

Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Key Skills

C++JavaPythonAgileScrumAzure DevOpsCI/CDBashJenkinsArtifactoryBitBucketDockerOpenShiftPrometheusGrafanaKafka