At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-performance Java applications and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Dynamic, remote-first tech company with an innovative spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full remote work, health benefits, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Join a culture that values continuous learning and offers great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a direct impact on innovative projects while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong Java development experience and excellent teamwork skills in a remote setting.
The predicted salary is between 110160 - 134640 $ per year.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly proficient Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java to join their dynamic, remote-first engineering team.
While based remotely, this role is ideal for professionals who align with the innovative spirit often found around Kimberley .
You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based applications and microservices.
This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies, influence architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of the Java ecosystem, a passion for clean code, and a proven ability to deliver complex software solutions.
Embrace a collaborative, fully remote work environment where your contributions are valued and have a direct impact on our product's success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code.
- Develop and implement backend services and APIs using modern Java frameworks (e. g., Spring Boot).
- Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and robustness.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and technical roadmap planning.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and translate them into functional requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Significant experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on Java development.
- Proficiency in Java and the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
- Experience with building and consuming RESTful web services.
- Solid understanding of relational databases (e. g., Postgre SQL, My SQL) and ORM technologies (e. g., Hibernate).
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
- Experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in a remote setting.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and potential for bonuses.
- Full remote work flexibility, promoting excellent work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a talented, geographically dispersed team.
- A culture that values continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Direct impact on product development and company growth.
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