Staff Software Developer (JVM)

TL;DR

Staff Software Developer (JVM): Architecting core subsystems of the IntelliJ Platform and evolving the plugin development ecosystem with an accent on JVM concurrency, modern API design, and large-scale refactoring. Focus on re-architecting systems for remote development environments, defining clear API boundaries, and ensuring long-term platform stability through meticulous technical documentation and deprecation management.

Location: Must be based in the Netherlands, Serbia, Germany, USA (Boston, Foster City, Marlton), Cyprus, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, or Armenia.

Company

hirify.global is a leading creator of intelligent developer tools designed to automate routine checks, boost productivity, and empower software developers globally.

What you will do

• Drive the plugin development ecosystem for remote development and UI tooling by defining clear, minimal APIs.
• Re-architect core subsystems to ensure settings are flexible and portable across different environments.
• Implement and manage processes for the IntelliJ Platform API deprecation cycle.
• Draft high-quality technical documentation to support internal and external developers.
• Perform large-scale refactoring within complex monorepo environments.
• Apply architectural foresight to shape the future of platform tooling.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in platform architecture and systems design.
• Strong understanding of JVM concurrency.
• Proven knowledge of Kotlin coroutines.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize and execute large-scale refactoring in monorepos.

Nice to have

• Experience building professional developer tools.
• Knowledge of database internals and network applications.
• Experience with diverse UI frameworks.