Senior Java Developer, Cluj


About us

Optimaize SRL, a Swiss software company with development office since 2006 in Cluj-Napoca, develops the global leading software for handling personal names.

About the job

To further extend our niche product, a highly available Java server software, we’re looking for self-organized, self-motivated Java experts to join our team.

Also:

  • we actually write software, we develop our own product
  • you take the difficult tasks that require ingenious solutions
  • best ideas and arguments win (not hierarchy or job title)
  • it’s still programming, not project management, not paperwork

Being a small company, every brain counts.

About you

Hard facts:

  • 8-10 years of daily programming experience in Java
  • University degree in computer science (bachelor), top 5% student
  • or no fancy University results, and instead a great self-taught programmer
  • English: fluent speaking and writing, any other language a plus

Attitude:

  • you’re sold on Java
  • you still enjoy programming
  • organized, self motivated
  • positive person
  • results driven “finishes the job” 
  • don’t have to “know it all”, but interested in learning new technologies and ways
  • attention to detail
  • don’t mind or enjoy mentoring less experienced team members

Technologies we use

Java SE 17 (latest LTS), Gradle (previously Maven), Spring, graph databases, OpenSearch (previously Elasticsearch), some SQL, web services (REST), IntelliJ IDEA, Linux for deployments, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git.

What we offer

We offer a place in a fun yet professional team and a friendly work environment.

Also:

  • competitive salary
  • super flexible schedule, work at the office, from home, or abroad
  • authentic Swiss chocolate from the candy bar
  • private health insurance

Our office:

  • comfortable Swedish desks and chairs
  • lounge to relax, read a book, or play board games
  • PlayStation gaming corner
  • terrace with lounge
  • table tennis (indoor/outdoor)
  • billiard table (9 ft)
  • kicker table (foosball / masa de fotbal / csocsó)

Write soft and ride hard:

Our Java developers are entitled to our free hard enduro motorcycle training and tours program, operated by our friends at Enduro Nuts.

Now is the best time

Are you excited about writing software and seeing it in production? Can you see yourself as part of our team? Then send us your CV now: career at optimaize.com.

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