Remote Senior Java Developer - Kotlin

Description:

• We are an innovative startup at the forefront of FinTech, poised for significant growth.
• We are building a core product that will revolutionize enterprise solutions in the financial sector.
• We are seeking a passionate Senior Java Developer with Kotlin experience to join our founding team.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications using Java and Kotlin.
• You will utilize frameworks such as Spring Boot, Vaadin, or similar to build robust backend services.
• You will contribute to infrastructure setup and management using tools like Pulumi or Terraform.
• Ensuring applications are optimized for performance and scalability is a key responsibility.
• You will participate in architecture and design discussions to influence the technical direction.
• Collaborating with a small, high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges is essential.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior developers as the team expands is expected.
• You will foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices is important.
• Identifying opportunities for process and product improvements will be part of your role.

Requirements:

• You should have 6 to 10 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Extensive development experience on the JVM, primarily using Java, is required.
• At least 2 years of recent hands-on experience with Kotlin is necessary.
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages is essential.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and backend development frameworks is required.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vaadin is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools like Pulumi, Terraform, or equivalents is needed.
• Experience in the FinTech sector or traditional banking domains is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are required.
• Strong communication skills with a team-oriented mindset are essential.
• You must be able to thrive in a startup environment—adaptable, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• No formal degree is required; we value skills and experience over credentials.

Benefits:

• You will have the opportunity to be part of a founding team and significantly influence the product's direction.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment will be provided.
• Flexible remote work with alignment to the Australian time zone (minimum 2 hours overlap) is offered.
• A competitive compensation package will be provided.