Lead Software Engineer (Remote)

We are looking for a Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Java) with experience building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. Joining Exadel, you will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications.

Work at Exadel – Who We Are

Since 1998, Exadel has been engineering its products and custom software for clients of all sizes. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Exadel has 2,000+ employees in development centers across America, Europe, and Asia. Our people drive Exadel’s success and are at the core of our values.

About Our Customer

The leading European provider of e-tendering, procurement systems, and information between buyers and suppliers. The European government is a major user of their services.

About Our Project

The customer is acquiring new systems as part of consolidating the market, and all these systems have to be united into a future platform. Some will continue as is, while others need modernization. Some areas need individual parts carved out or need to be rebuilt from scratch using better architecture. We will also need to upgrade customers to a future better platform before sunsetting the old one. Despite all these different approaches, almost all of them have to talk together, either temporarily or permanently. 

Requirements

• Solid Java background with the latest Java versions
• Competency in working with modern architecture types
• Extensive experience in AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway)
• Proficiency in working with modern CI/CD tools (GitHub actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Circle CI)
• Containerized application deployment (Docker), Kubernetes
• Knowledgeable in relational and non-relational databases
• Expertise in implementing non-functional requirements (security, performance, scalability)
• Grounding in infra as a code (CDK, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible)
• Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging systems

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Responsibilities 

• Produce code using Java best practices
• Collect data from external sources and the customer’s service to compile it into one source
• Build services for data processing with data entry included (manually)
• Automate most of the existing manual work
• Collaborate with the cross-functional development team to bring static designs and prototypes to life, providing constructive feedback to optimize implementation and usability
• Provide solutions to technical problems of varying scope and complexity
• Collaborate with management to determine priorities and risks associated with projects
• Ensure all relevant processes, procedures, and product documentation are up-to-date
• Participate in all aspects of the product, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance
• Lead the Team 

Advantages of Working with Exadel

Transparent Career Roadmap

• The HR manager accompanies each employee on their first steps in the company and assists them in achieving future professional goals
• Exadel is a global company with 30+ offices in 15+ countries. Employees have the chance to discover new places to live and work and can transfer to any location that has an Exadel production office. The HR manager and the Global Mobility specialist accompany the employee and assist throughout the relocation process
• Your career growth is in your hands, so each Exadeller decides when to level up and initiate performance assessments. The management team supports career planning and the discovery of new tech stacks and languages

Learning & Development Opportunities

• We believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth. That’s why we budget every year for your continuous learning journey. From professional development courses to books and certification, we’re invested in your success
• Employees participate actively and benefit from the knowledge-sharing environment across seven practice units: Digital Marketing Technologies, Content Marketing, AI, QA, QAA, Agile, and DevOps
• Employees can find recordings from meetups and trainings on Exadel’s Internal Learning System

Work & Life Balance

• Each Exadeller is in charge of managing their workflow independently without being micromanaged at every step; it is, however, important that an employee always attends meetings, logs their time, and meets deadlines
• Operating from the office or remotely depends on which mode the employee prefers. Hybrid or remote mode staff will receive the necessary equipment before their first working day. For those who prefer to work in the office, the office network offers up-to-date equipment, good facilities, and a warm, collaborative environment
• The team meets at two annual team-building events across locations; in addition, there are team events such as Pizza Days, Programmer’s Day, informal meetups, board game parties, and sports initiatives

Employee Perks & Bonuses

• The Exadel referral program covers all regions and involves recognition for hired recommended professionals. Depending on the location and the position, an employee receives a monetary bonus for recommending a candidate to Exadel who ends up being hired
• Volunteers for mentoring, interviewing, performing assessments, and participating in community meet-ups get additional monetary bonuses
• Location-dependent, Exadellers can access benefit platforms with vouchers for online stores, medical insurance reimbursement, sports membership fees, vacations, and childbirth bonuses