If you:

• Have knowledge how to write robust and reliable systems
• Can ensure performance, quality and security aspects while delivering a product that delivers an awesome user experience
• Enjoy enjoy discussing innovative ideas and the code with your peers, coming up with great product solutions and passing on your knowledge to others frequently

Then we are a place for you!

What we expect from you:

• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Java
• (However if you are a strong developer with experience of building products, have used other O-O languages and have exposure to Java, we'd still like to hear from you!)
• Deep architectural understanding of web applications
• Good knowledge in some back end technologies like Spring, Hibernate, Lucene, SQL or others
• Superior creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent communication skills with fluent English (both in speaking and writing)

Preferred skills

• Knowledge in some of the standard front end technologies like CSS, JavaScript (we use JQuery), REST, JSON
• Knowledge of Open Source libraries, tools and frameworks, e.g. for logging, wiring, testing, building. The more the merrier!
• Excitement for the latest trends in application design
• Experience with agile software development methodologies like XP and Scrum
• Interest to learn more about new languages and frameworks

From Senior Developers we expect additionally the following super-powers

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the industry
• Wide experience of successful and failed projects
• Ability to slice and dice problems so they can be worked on by several people
• Desire and ability to mentor junior developers
• Relaxed yet enthusiastic attitude
• 5 to 10 years (or more) in a professional development role

What you will do:

• Engage with other developers, front-end designers, product managers and performance engineers
• Liaise with the technical leads and architects to promote great software design and quality
• Drive innovation by coming up with new and surprising ideas for our products and processes
• Develop awesome new features front to back as part of a team
• Point out issues with the existing architecture and code, and clean it up