Remote Senior Java Engineer

Description:

• Brandwatch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Brighton, UK, focusing on high-volume data processing and storage platforms.
• The role involves building, monitoring, and maintaining core product functionalities.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with infrastructure and application teams to enhance data processing systems.
• The engineer will work in an agile team, translating requirements into technical solutions alongside the product manager and engineering lead.
• Key tasks include building RESTful APIs in Java using the Spring Framework and PostgreSQL, as well as developing data processing pipelines and analytics APIs with Kafka, Lucene, and Solr.
• The position also requires monitoring system performance and implementing optimizations.
• The engineer will assist in hiring, training, onboarding, and mentoring team members.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have extensive professional experience with Java.
• Hands-on experience with SQL database design and implementation is required.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and build automation systems such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins CI is necessary.
• Experience in horizontally scaled, data-intensive environments is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are necessary for the role.
• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture, big data systems, and distributed computing is expected.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with Unix/Linux operating systems and command line environments.

Benefits:

• Employees receive 25 days of holiday plus 4 Wellness days per year to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• There is a possibility to work fully remote.
• A health cash plan is provided, employer-paid at level 3, with options to upgrade and add family members at the employee's expense.
• The company offers a sports benefit, contributing 50% or up to 25 GBP per month towards gym or sport memberships.
• Employees can participate in a cycle-to-work scheme and access an employee discounts platform through Reward Gateway.
• Dental insurance is available, with preference premiums at the employee's cost and options to add family members.
• An employee assistance plan (EAP) and a full Calm subscription are included.
• The company has maternity/parental leave and sabbatical leave policies in place.