Senior Java Cloud Developer

Grape Up is a consulting and technology company that helps enterprises build their most critical applications using cloud-native technologies and modern software delivery practices.

Currently, we are developing a cutting-edge telemetry platform along with a front-end portal that collects and processes data from vehicles, such as their location, tire pressure, fuel levels, and more. Our system also supports various types of alerts that are crucial for accurate customer billing, saving our client hundreds of thousands of euros annually. This revolutionary solution is transforming the automotive rental industry, enabling our client to operate faster, better, and safer.

We are looking for a seasoned developer who is not only proficient in Java and cloud platforms but also eager to learn new technologies and comfortable switching between them within a single project. Experience with Kafka is essential, as it forms the backbone of our system’s communication architecture. Familiarity with GCP, Go, Kotlin, and Groovy is also beneficial. The role also requires excellent communication skills, as you will be working closely with our client’s team based in Barcelona and Alicante.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire application lifecycle: design, build, deploy, test, release, and support
• Create an advanced telemetry data platform
• Integrate various services
• Cooperate with international Dev teams to optimize and improve existing solutions
• Cooperate with the Quality Assurance team
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and other meetings with client, Product Owner, or Technical Leaders

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in building applications using Java on top of cloud platforms
• Working knowledge of Git, Kafka, Terraform, Kubernetes
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence
• Good communication skills, openness
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility, ability to learn quickly and share knowledge with other team members
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken (B2+/C1)

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Professional experience with Go
• Knowledge of Kotlin or Groovy
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript

Benefits of joining Grape Up

• Non-corporate work environment among experienced engineers
• Individual growth & development plan supported by cyclical feedback sessions
• Access to knowledge platforms (e.g. Pluralsight)
• Equipment of your choice
• In-house business and tech trainings, and meetups
• Financing of conferences, external trainings, and certifications
• Language lessons (English, German and Polish for foreigners)
• Cafeteria MyBenefit where you can choose your favorite perks (e.g. LuxMed private medical care, MultiSport, shopping and event vouchers, etc.)
• Mental health care with Wellbee
• Weekly Lunch & Learn where we meet up in the office, lunch together, and share our knowledge
• Employee referral program
• Rewards for the success of the month and year awarded by our employees
• Integration activities & trips
• Business travel opportunities to the USA, Spain, Germany, Ireland, and many other destinations