October 14, 2024

Thoughtworks

Cluj-Napoca

Senior Developer (Kotlin & Java)

Senior Developers collaborate design software solutions that will create meaningful change for our clients. They listen thoughtfully to understand the context of a business problem and write clean and iterative code to deliver a powerful end result whilst consistently advocating for better engineering practices. By balancing strong opinions with a willingness to find the right answer, Senior Developers bring integrity to technology, ensuring all voices are heard.
This role is part of DAMO (Digital Application Management and Operations) division focused not only on maintaining operations but also on actively engaging with clients to support their business growth and innovation. We emphasize strategic partnerships and offer opportunities for continuous learning and development, thereby attracting top talent and fostering career advancement within our organization. Our approach aims to challenge negative perceptions in the market and demonstrate the value and excitement of managed services as a dynamic and transformative solution.

Job responsibilities

You will work closely with teams to deliver innovative customer experiences.
You will propose and implement solutions for scalability and design challenges.
You will oversee or participate in the development lifecycle of scalable products.
You will ensure application health, continuous improvement, and optimization.
You will act as Level 3 Support to troubleshoot and resolve issues, maintain and update existing applications.
You will work with large-scale distributed systems, microservices, and external integrations.
You will utilize continuous delivery (CD) practices for efficient and high-quality software delivery.
You will be available for swift working hours and on-call when needed.

Job qualifications

Technical Skills

You have a strong knowledge and understanding of Java or Kotlin.
You are also well-versed in other languages (Java Script, Type Script, Ruby, C#, etc.C#, Ruby, etc.) and are comfortable with the latest Object-Oriented technology.
You can skillfully write high-quality, well-tested code and are comfortable with Object-Oriented and Functional programming.
You have additional experience with React frameworks for Frontend.
You have working experience with Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Postgres, or Git Hub Actions is considered a plus.
You are comfortable with Agile methods, such as Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, and/or Kanban.
You have working experience with the AWS development and deployment environment.
You have exposure to Terraform/Kubernetes is considered a plus (not mandatory).
You have exposure with Clojure is considered nice to have.

Professional Skills

You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed.
You're resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, dedicated to discovering the most suitable solutions for any given scenario.
You genuinely enjoy interacting with teammates from across the business and have a knack for communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.