Junior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Junior Software Engineer (Java): Developing and maintaining the Affiliate Marketing platform for advertisers and publishers with an accent on clean, secure, and maintainable software. Focus on implementing low to medium complexity solutions, optimizing microservices, and collaborating within an agile environment.

Location: Hybrid/Remote across hirify.global regions

Company

hirify.global is a leading affiliate marketing platform and part of the Axel Springer group.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain high-quality software components, including features, fixes, and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and QA to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Work closely with senior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring sessions.
• Operate and support services, including bug fixing and incident support.
• Participate in knowledge sharing through demos, documentation, and guild sessions.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of commercial software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java (v17+) and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of OOP and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Docker, RESTful APIs, and microservice architecture.
• Solid SQL skills and exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

Nice to have

• Frontend experience with Angular or similar frameworks.
• Experience with AWS, AWS Lambda, and Terraform (IaC).
• Knowledge of Spring Batch, Spring Cloud, or Spring Reactive.
• Familiarity with TDD and automated testing practices.
• Ability to use AI-assisted coding tools for development and documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Four-day "Flexi-Week" at full pay to prioritize mental health and work-life balance.
• Monthly remote working allowance and a dedicated furniture package for home office setup.
• Hybrid and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and one family member.
• Meal vouchers and a peer-to-peer reward program.