Senior Java / Kotlin Developer

What we’re looking for

Ideaware is looking for an experienced Backend Java / Kotlin Developer to join our engineering team & work on an inspiring international project with a UK partner.

Our partner is driving the fare payment revolution, powering the journeys of millions worldwide. They build fare collection platforms that allow riders to seamlessly buy and present tickets for public transport either on their mobile phones, from a ticket machine, or even by tapping their bank card to travel. 

Their platform is used in over 250 locations globally, including some of the largest cities in the world. With their industry-first mobile ticketing SDK, they’ve partnered with large players in the transport space, including Uber, Moovit, and Transit. 

They also host hack days a few times a year. These events are primarily for fun, learning, and prototyping cool and innovative ideas that could benefit our customers.

Responsibilities

As a Backend Developer, you will build new features across multiple backend services central to the systems. Our partner teams are self-organizing, using scrum, kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to meet their goals effectively. Each team comprises specialists in development, testing, and sometimes hardware, working collaboratively to deliver excellent business outcomes for our customers.

This role enables developers to work with diverse technologies and programming paradigms on complex and exciting challenges.

Qualifications

• Solid core programming skills in Java or Kotlin and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies and domains.
• Experience in REST, Git / Gradle / Maven / Artifactory, Amazon tech (DynamoDB, EC2, S3, SQS, Kinesis), Kafka, Spock/Groovy used for testing and fully cloud-hosted platform with Infrastructure as Code tooling(Terraform)
• Advanced English language is required for this role, including communicating clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
• Desire to implement quality software.
• Ability to operate as part of a team that owns their software and advise on the best shape of a new feature.
• Open to adopting well-supported ideas and solutions, demonstrating a productive approach toward governance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues and contribute effectively to team goals.
• A proactive and driven mindset to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Perks & Benefits

- Remote work.
- Private medical insurance.
- Work from home setup.
-  Internet bonus.
- Education budget of USD 250 per employee annually to improve your skills.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Virtual team building activities & challenges.
- Afternoon off on your and your child’s birthdays.
- Competitive salaries.
- Professional development.
- Constant career growth opportunities.
- Seniority perks.
- Above all, a calm work environment with amazing culture!