Remote Senior Software Engineer (Java/Spring/SQL/JUnit)

Description:

• As a Senior Software Engineer with GfK, you will work as part of an agile feature team within the GfK product ecosystem.
• You will be part of a squad dedicated to a project for the GfK Client Platform, focusing on authentication and authorizations for the whole platform.
• Your initial responsibilities will include assisting in the migration phase from current internal and external services and splitting core applications into Microservices.
• This role requires a strong backend experience with databases and data modeling.
• A good grasp of SQL and data analysis techniques is crucial as you will lead data transformation, schema design, and query read/write optimization efforts.
• You will report to the Platform Services Tech Lead and collaborate with the Principal Product Manager and Domain Architect.

Requirements:

• You must have 8 years or more of solid programming skills in Java (JDK 8+ and Spring).
• You should have at least 5 years of working experience with databases and SQL.
• You need 5 years of experience with Microservices and RESTful APIs.
• You should have 5 years of experience analyzing DB query plans (execution plans).
• Experience in optimizing SQL Read/Write queries is required.
• Knowledge in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing is necessary.
• You should have experience with Design Patterns and Object-Oriented design.
• A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms, is essential.
• Experience with Source-Control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization is required.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is necessary, and experience with other cloud providers is acceptable.
• An interest in mentoring and helping other engineers improve is important.

Benefits:

• You will enjoy an exciting work environment that fosters collaboration.
• The position allows you to use the latest digital technologies.
• Ongoing training will be provided to support your professional development.
• There are opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• You will receive a competitive compensation package and a bonus scheme linked to individual performance and company results.
• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work are available.
• Additional benefits include volunteer time off, access to LinkedIn Learning, and an Employee-Assistance Program (EAP).