Best suited to mid-level backend developers with Java expertise and a focus on infrastructure, working in a hybrid remote environment in Bucharest.
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Original posting from Hootsuite
We’re looking for an Intermediate Software Developer, Backend who can help us support the development organization to deliver value to customers in a reliable, efficient, and safe manner. You’ll be working in a focused team that owns one piece of the production application environment and the developer experience, you will execute on defined projects to achieve team-level goals. In line with Hootsuite's distributed workforce strategy, our flexible work arrangement allows for a hybrid model. This role is open remotely to applicants located in Bucharest, Romania.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Write software - tools, libraries, automation, services
Design and build our infrastructure platform
Identify and implement new platform features
Research and evaluate new technologies
Refactor, rewrite or retire existing platform features
Operate our developer experience and production application environments
Diagnose and repair our distributed systems
Perform maintenance, upgrades and migrations
Control or eliminate repetitive tasks, alert noise, and business-as-usual work
Enable development teams
Provide executable interfaces to our infrastructure platform
Provide tools and best practices to support the entire software development lifecycle
Participate in a flexible on-call rotation
Communicate by writing documentation, participating in meetings, and showing off your work at demos
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
A degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience working in a software engineering role
An ability to write software and working knowledge of software engineering practice (Java programming language and strong working knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts)
Proven experience creating stable, reliable, performing and maintainable code
Familiarity with data modeling and schema design
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding
Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
Self Development: is personally committed to, and actively works to continuously improve
Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems
Resilience, Tolerance for Change/Ambiguity: can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects
Preferred. Working knowledge of Linux systems administration, including troubleshooting system-level issues, networking (L3-L7) and basic monitoring
Preferred. Experience with operating, building and maintaining cloud infrastructure
Preferred. An understanding of SaaS software development practice; Ideally you have experience working on a SaaS product
WHO YOU ARE:
Solution seeker. You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don’t wait to be asked.
Lifelong learner. You have a growth mindset – you’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t.
Resilient adapter. In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.
Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.
Critical challenger. You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.
Active communicator. You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.
Integrated thinker. You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals.
Accountable owner. You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.
Bar-raiser. You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.
In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:
Step Up: Dare to go beyond the expected to achieve greatness. #StepUp
One Team: Make Hootsuite a place we soar together by respecting each other's individuality, building trust, and showing up for the team. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe
Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed
Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile
Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses
Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies
Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
#LI-IA #LI-Remote
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Source: Hootsuite careers