Job Title: Senior Solution Engineer

Location: Remote

Department: Engineering

Position Type: Full-time

About the Role:

As a Senior Solution Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain complex Java applications and drive best practices in software development. This position demands a deep understanding of the Spring Framework, Java development best practices, and extensive experience with a variety of tools and technologies that support modern software development. Additionally, you will be involved in front-end development, utilizing either Vaadin or React to create dynamic and user-friendly interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Spring Framework Expertise: Design and develop applications using the Spring Framework, including JPA, JDBC, TX, Web, Webflux, Security, CAS, OAuth2, and other related technologies. Ensure applications are robust, scalable, and maintainable.

Front-End Development: Develop and maintain front-end components using either Vaadin or React. Collaborate with designers and other engineers to create seamless and responsive user interfaces that enhance the user experience.

Advanced Java Development: Utilize tools such as Lombok, Moneta, Actuator, Logging, Metrics, Tracing, GraalVM, and Vaadin Flow to enhance application development. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using OpenAPI specifications.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Implement automated testing practices using JUnit 5 and Test Containers. Drive the adoption of load testing and performance testing using tools like k6 to ensure application performance, availability, and resiliency.

Build & Deployment: Manage multi-module builds using Maven, leveraging plugins like the spring-boot-maven-plugin, maven-compiler-plugin, native-maven-plugin, and vaadin-maven-plugin. Ensure code quality with tools such as pitest-maven, maven-surefire-plugin, jacoco-maven-plugin, and others.

Open Source Contributions: Contribute to open-source projects and integrate open-source solutions within our development ecosystem. Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in the open-source community.

Continuous Integration & Delivery: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that the development process is streamlined and automated using Maven plugins and other related tools.

Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation using tools like the maven-javadoc-plugin, asciidoctor-maven-plugin, and springdoc-openapi-maven-plugin. Ensure all dependencies and versions are managed and reported using maven-dependency-plugin and maven-project-info-reports-plugin.

Code Quality & Compliance: Enforce coding standards and ensure compliance using tools like maven-checkstyle-plugin, maven-pmd-plugin, and maven-enforcer-plugin. Perform regular code reviews and maintain code quality.

Load Testing & Performance Optimization: Design and execute load testing plans using k6, ensuring that applications meet performance, availability, and resiliency targets.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong background in the Spring Framework.

Extensive experience with Java development tools, especially Maven, and its various plugins.

Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and performance optimization.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with open-source contributions and community engagement.

Familiarity with performance testing tools like k6 and methodologies for ensuring high availability and resiliency in distributed systems.

Hands-on experience with Vaadin Flow and its integration within Java applications.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Company Health Insurance contribution.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Hybrid work options.

Engaging and inclusive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role. Please include links to any relevant projects, GitHub repositories, or open-source contributions.