Senior Java Engineer

About the RoleAre you passionate about building quality software? We're looking for engineers to help drive end-to-end engineering experience. The software we build is used by other developers (APIs) just as much as it is by end customers (definitely not APIs). This is more than just writing code—this is about making sure that using our solutions is a breeze and a great experience.We're looking for someone who can balance technical requirements and client needs to constantly drive improvement. On any given day you might handle anything from prototyping a new idea, adding new functionality to an existing solution, designing a new feature, writing technical documentation, or even jumping in to help a client solve a really tough problem.The Areas You Will Focus OnDesigning and creating back-end codeThis will include anything from creating new features and refactoring existing ones to fixing bugs. You will be responsible for the quality and completeness of the modules you oversee.Write end-to-end documentation for your codeWe believe that if the client can't figure out an answer, then we need to do better. Your job will be to always improve the documentation to make the experience better for our clients.Building APIsSoftware we build is very often used by other developers, hence they need to interact with it through some API. You'll be participating in designing those APIs and bringing them to life.Writing testsTesting is a crucial part of software engineering. You'll create tests for code you write.A bit of DevOpsSometimes we'll need to test a new development process or set up a new build server. You'll participate in tasks related to making sure that our systems run smoothly.Attributes We Care AboutMotivatedYou're excited to build new software. You might prefer to tweak something on the front-end, but you enjoy back-end, scripting, or tests just as much. You like finding new applications for your existing skills and learning new skills altogether. You get things done. You do your job well.DeliversYou deliver. You want to get things done. You want your code shipped to your customers today, rather than tomorrow.Problem SolverWhen you find a problem you don't know how to solve, you dive right in and you find the answer. When presented with a challenge, you immediately start to think of several solutions.Details OrientedYou can focus on the details, while understanding and keeping in mind the bigger picture. You should care deeply about the detailsTechnically SavvyYou know your stuff. You're the authority about a particular technology. You understand not only the how, but also the why. You need to have experience applying your knowledge to real, shipping products.CuriousYou're willing to expand your horizons. You want to learn from the experience of others.GeekYou're passionate about something. Whether it's comic books, board games (you've heard of those, right?), gaming in general, backpacking, sports, etc.Technical SkillsWe are looking for people who have expertise with the following languages/frameworks. You will focus on one or two of these and should be able to go deep:Java / Java EESpring BootKnowledge of RESTful interfacesExperience with Agile Software Development MethodologyPython, Go, Swift—you don't care about the tool; you've done some work in many of themJavaScript frameworks would be nice, tooLanguage ProficiencyWe're working with English-speaking clients (well, not-Polish-speaking, anyway). Written and spoken English is required at C1 level.You don't need to be able to discuss Shakespeare, but you need to understand Javadocs. In case Jane comes and asks "What does that method in that class do?", you have to be able to help her out.More importantly, you need to be able to argue your technical decisions and convince others—including team members who might not be native English speakers—that your approach is the right one. Clear communication about trade-offs, risks, and benefits is essential.When You Join Us, You Might EnjoyFlexible working hoursCompetitive compensationPrivate health insuranceCompany of like-minded individualsWorking fully remote or from our office in Bydgoszcz or WarsawFree coffee (at the office)A brand new MacBook Pro and a 4K monitorStanding desk (at the office)Important DetailsProfile: Senior / ExpertContract type: B2BRecruitment process: Online, with final stage in personStart: ASAPWork profile: Mainly new featuresLength of contract: ContinuousPaid vacation: No (B2B contract)Employment type: Full time onlyResidency requirements: European Union residentRemote work: Fully remote or at the officeTravel for work: No