Avantra is looking for an energetic, self motivated, autonomous Senior Software Developer. We’re looking for someone who has a flair and passion for technology, who is able to push boundaries and suggest ideas to further improve processes to take the Avantra product to the next-level.

We need someone with a strong full-stack development background (Java, Kotlin, TypeScript) and who is willing to be part of a team to create intelligent software for automation of enterprise application landscapes, mainly focused on SAP.

You will be a part of a great team alongside other senior developers working in an agile environment. Taking direction from our Product Manager and designs from our Product Designer.

You will be working with a team that is responsible for the full software development cycle including: developing, releasing, troubleshooting, and supporting Avantra as an innovative on-premise and SaaS solution.

The role will report to the Head of core development team lead based in Basel, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop the core code of Avantra (predominantly on Java with element of Kotlin and Javascript)
• Be open to contribute to the front-end development (predominantly TypeScript with React)
• Advance the teams ability on continuous integration
• Building code for automated regression, unit and integration tests
• Provide occasional 3rd level technical support to our customer support team and customers
• Take over ownership of certain modules/components of the product
• Collaborate with the Product designer to create appealing and effective solutions
• Keep abreast of new technology, features and info security to ensure that Avantra is ahead of the game

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a developer (Java and TypeScript are a plus)
• Extensive experience with CI/CD
• Extensive experience in taking over operational responsibilities for SaaS
• Experience in making distributed teams work productively
• Demonstrated experience in shifting-left with respect to testing and security
• Demonstrate experience in productively using AI code assistants
• Good English communication skills, written and spoken

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of Java programming language (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of object oriented programming
• Profound knowledge of frameworks and tools of the Java programming world (e.g. Maven, Git, JIRA, JDBC, Spring)
• Experience with building and deploying software on hyper-scalers (GCP preferred)
• Experience and knowledge of basic IT technologies: SQL, databases, networking
• Preferably knowledge of container technologies eg. Docker and of orchestration technologies eg. Kubernetes
• SAP technical experience, preferable

Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders
• Ability to productively work in remote teams and help remote teams thrive
• Interpersonal skills/team player
• Attention to detail
• End-user empathy
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive holiday & benefits package
• Remote working
• 1 Avantra wellbeing holiday day
• Learning & development programme

Location

This role is intended to be a remote role within a CET +/- 2 timezone.

Occasional travel for customer visits, company and team gatherings is likely.