Senior Java Engineer (Web/Java)

This role is part of our newly acquired brand (name not yet disclosed)

What is saas.group?

Think of us as the driving force behind your favorite software success stories. saas.group, established in 2017, is on a mission to turbocharge promising B2B SaaS ventures, unlocking their full potential. As a Software-as-a-Service portfolio powerhouse, we specialize in acquiring small software treasures and polishing them into industry stars. With a dynamic, fully remote team of nearly 300 colleagues spanning 44 countries we are truly global and we are rewriting the playbook on SaaS innovation and collaboration. We grow 19 exciting brands under our umbrella. Feel free to explore our Candidate's Hub to get an insider's view, dive into our culture, gain valuable insights into our teams and how we work.

Profile Overview

We are seeking a solid Senior Java Engineer to drive the technical transformation of our latest SaaS acquisition in HR tech. This role requires an experienced engineer with hands-on expertise in Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL. The candidate will work closely with the codebase and infrastructure inherited from the solo-founder, contributing to modernization and scalability efforts while ensuring the product meets the highest standards of performance and usability.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the overhaul of the existing tech stack to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability by transforming into a cloud based technology.

• Stay deeply involved in coding while applying and implementing best practices and modern development techniques.

• Drive the adoption of saas.group technical standards (aka our “Paved Road”)

• Contribute to the growth of a high performing technical team, and coordinate technical projects 

• Foster a collaborative and innovative, remote first team culture. Prioritize outcomes over outputs.

• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery.

• Ensure that projects are delivered within the previously agreed boundaries, such as timelines and budgets

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

• Communicate technical progress, challenges, and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Influence and contribute to the product roadmap based on technical insights and market trends.

• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that enhance development efficiency and product quality.

What You bring to the table

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Excellence in Java (currently no framework / future integration of a state-of-the-art framework favored)

• Good knowledge around HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.

• Deep knowledge of a UI JS framework (preferably React, but Vue.js or Angular are also an advantage)

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.

• Experience with modernizing legacy systems and scaling SaaS applications in the cloud.

• Familiarity with modern tech stacks including GitHub, GitHub Actions, AWS and other cloud platforms.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and expectations

• Strong mentoring skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

• Clear and concise communication, capable of translating complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.

What’s in it for You

• Ultimate flexibility: We’re 100% remote. You can work from wherever you like, whenever you like.

• Freedom and autonomy: We’re a high-trust team, and you’ll be given lots of independence to solve problems in your own way — with plenty of help from the team when you need it.

• Minimum bureaucracy: We don’t like to get bogged down with meetings and red tape. We like to be efficient and keep momentum steady & sustainable.

• Small & friendly team: We help each other out, have fun, and joke around.

• Our network: We are a community of entrepreneurial SaaS professionals that regularly exchange ideas, knowledge, learning  and expertise with each other internally. 

• Unlimited paid time off: We want you to recharge your batteries when needed.

We don’t just simply offer you to “take a job with us” but rather to “join us on this journey” to build the world's largest platform of independent SaaS companies. 

Sounds like something you’re up for? Feel free to apply even if you don’t check all these boxes. We believe in the power of diversity and fresh perspectives to spice up our team. Your application might just be the missing ingredient!

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saas.group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about working with a team that values innovation, excellence, and fairness, we encourage you to apply.