Java Backend Developer – Network Data Analytics

For over 20 years, Ekinops has been driving innovation in network systems. We provide solutions focused on the needs of communication service providers and enterprises worldwide.

We provide open, trusted, and innovative network connectivity and enable our customers’ success by delivering high value-added software-driven solutions. Today, over 120 international service providers, including numerous Tier 1 carriers around the world, trust our people and technologies.

Over 50% of our 550+ strong team works in our multi-national Agile R&D centers. Our company has a strong international background, with sales offices strategically located around the world.

Ekinops is also recognized for its ESG commitments with its rating in the EthiFinance ESG Ratings report and its Gold Medal awarded by EcoVadis.

Duties and Responsibilities

As part of the SDx R&D department, reporting to the SDx R&D Manager, you will be a Backend Developer contributing to the evolution of our centralized Network Management System (NMS) and Cybersecurity cloud‑based platforms.

The NMS application—Director—provides monitoring, orchestration and data analytics for our SD‑WAN, SASE and security product portfolio. You will work closely with product owners, UX teams, data engineers, and software architects to design and deliver scalable, maintainable backend services.

Core responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering NMS, SD‑WAN, and SASE features.
• Implement data processing pipelines, including real‑time and batch data flows for telemetry, Network data analytics, events and alarms.
• Store, retrieve and optimize large‑scale operational data using OLAP databases and distributed storage systems.

• Design and maintain database schemas and queries (ClickHouse, MySQL, or similar).

• Collaborate with Frontend developers and contribute directly to selected Frontend tasks when needed
• Work closely with architects to improve system scalability, high‑availability patterns and service resilience.

• Ensure system reliability and scalability through containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Write unit and integration tests to maintain code quality and stability.

Profile and skills

To carry out the role of a Network Data Analytics Developer, the candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development, with strong proficiency in Java
• Demonstrated experience in data computing, including stream processing, parsers, enrichment, or analytics pipelines.
• Experiences in other backend languages: Go, Python…
• Proven experience with OLAP or TimeSeries databases (Clickhouse, InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, or equivalent).
• Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
• Strong experience in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (IP, routing, VPN, security services) or interest in NMS/SASE solutions.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge on Machine Learning concepts
• Understanding Netflow protocols
• Experience with GWT framework

Recruitment process:

At Ekinops, we believe diversity makes us stronger! We hire talents based on skills, experience, and potential—nothing else. No matter your age, gender, background, or abilities, what matters to us is what you bring to the team. Join us and thrive in an inclusive, open-minded workplace where everyone has a voice!

3 interviews:

1st with the R&D Director SDX

2nd with VP R&D Access

3rd with the Talent Acquisition Manager