Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java)

Company Introduction

We are part of Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon group in Switzerland, a global leader in spatial measurement known for premium products and innovative solution development, supporting professionals in a diverse mix of industries, such as aerospace and defence, safety and security, construction, and manufacturing.

A range of highly advanced core technologies - EDM (Electronic Distance Measurement), GPS/GNSS technology, airborne LiDAR sensors, 3D laser scanning, tilt and angle measurement and 3D point cloud generation and CAD/CAM software.

When an entire city needs to be rendered into a 3D model in-flight, utilities buried deep under soil need to be uncovered, highly complex infrastructure projects need to be implemented and even when crime scene investigation needs to be documented – that’s Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon. More than 5,000 employees in 33 countries help us develop the latest technologies for Reality Capture, survey and measurement.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and energetic individual to join the Reality Cloud Studio and GeoCloud Drive backend development team, powered by Hexagon’s Digital Reality platform - HxDR. 

Your main responsibilities 

• As a member of our team, you work on Hexagon’s cloud based Digital Reality platform, col-laborate with skilled backend and frontend developers, and continually learn to grow your skills
• You write code that handles millions of requests on a daily base
• You take responsibility and shape the backend as we grow and develop new functionality
• You support the alignment of requirements with the PO to derive high level work packages
• You code, because you love clean code, good performance, scalability and meaningful test coverage
• You stay up-to-date with new technologies and trends and use these regularly
• You like to support less experienced Software Engineers on their journey
• You have loads of fun in a great team, and be truly challenged by your colleagues

Your qualifications 

• You like taking responsibility and have professional experience developing cloud applica-tions
• Specifically with modern software and test-driven development practices, including agile methodologies
• You think about automating everything
• You are a passionate techie and have 5 years plus experience with our main tech stack (Java, spring boot)
• You have a thorough understanding of microservices and distributed systems
• You have experience applying Event-Driven architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• You are used to work in an intercultural environment 
• You freely share your opinion but value being challenged by your team members
• Fluent in English (written & spoken)

Techstack

• Java, Spring, Functional programming
• React, Javascript, Playwright, FlaUI
• GraphQL, REST, CQRS
• Micro-service architecture, with extensive use of Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud native development (AWS)
• Gitlab CI/CD

We offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Working with cutting-edge technologies (on the cloud side, as well with connection to GNSS/TPS devices, 3D laser scanners, massive 3D point clouds data, geospatial software)
• Excellent atmosphere and comfortable working environment 
• Friendly and helpful environment with opportunities for personal development