Portera is looking for a Senior Java Engineer who thrives in an agile environment and loves to push the boundaries of technology.
Are you passionate about tech and driven by the desire to lead while working hands-on? Do you enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team, helping others reach their potential, and building scalable solutions?
At Portera, we are on a mission to bring innovation to life through a Software Craftsmanship culture. We work with a start-up mentality and are committed to delivering top-tier, customer-centric solutions by staying ahead of ever-changing demands. If you’re looking for an environment that embraces agility, digital transformation, and cutting-edge technology, this is the place for you.
Your role & work environment
As a Senior Java Engineer, you’ll divide your time between leading a team and building robust applications. You’ll spend 40% of your time coding alongside the squad, tackling complex technical challenges. The rest of your time will be dedicated to people management and chapter leadership, where you’ll focus on developing your team’s expertise, fostering growth, and ensuring a high-performing culture.
Collaborating with the Product Lead and Architect, you’ll help define the technological vision and develop solutions that are secure and built to last. You’ll be an integral part of the IT management team, contributing to the overall strategy while staying hands-on with your work.
Key Responsibilities:
– Create and foster a professional and collaborative culture
– Lead by example, contributing 40% of your time as a Software Engineer
– Champion agile practices and the ‘doing over talking’ mindset
– Drive IT maturity and maintain a high level of squad performance
– Share and apply your knowledge of the latest IT developments
– Mentor and coach chapter members in both professional and personal growth
– Support the hiring and development of top talent for your chapter
– Work closely with the leadership team to optimize squad performance and achieve mission-critical goals
Technical Skills Required:
– 10+ years of experience in the Java ecosystem
– Strong understanding of software architecture and continuous integration/delivery
– Proven experience implementing test strategies (JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber)
– Familiarity with monitoring solutions like Kibana and Grafana
– Ability to translate business needs into valuable software solutions
Soft Skills & Mindset:
– Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
– Proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement
– Collaborative and solution-oriented
– Strong analytical and testing abilities
Join Portera, where innovation meets execution. If you’re passionate about pushing technology forward while growing and supporting a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at wannabe@portera.nl
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