Senior Java Developer

Wolters Kluwer; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design and develop core features for their cloud-based payroll platform. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of backend engineering experience, focused on Java and Kotlin. This role involves developing scalable solutions, collaborating across teams, and enhancing system performance. Competitive benefits include a yearly performance bonus, corporate health insurance, and a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Yearly performance bonus

Corporate Health Insurance

Flexible working schedule

Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs

Up to 28 days of annual leave

Meal vouchers

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend engineering experience with Java and Kotlin.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with data-intensive applications and optimizing performance.
• Advanced communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features, base functionality, or fixes for cloud payroll solutions.
• Design and build scalable backend systems for payroll solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable code using Java and Kotlin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on priorities.
• Optimize database queries and improve response times.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Backend engineering

Problem-solving skills

API design

Communication skills in English

Job description

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Job Description

As a Senior Java Developer, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining core features of our cloud-based pre-payroll and payroll platform. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to create robust, scalable solutions that meet the needs of our customers. If you're a problem solver passionate about building high-quality software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• As a member of one of our scrum teams, you will be responsible for developing new features, base functionality, or fixes for our cloud-based payroll solution.

• Design and build scalable, efficient backend systems for online payroll and pre-payroll solutions.

• Perform hands-on development by writing clean, maintainable, and performant code using Java and Kotlin.

• Collaborate across teams by partnering with product owners, UX, and other teams to align on priorities and deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Enhance system performance by optimizing database queries, improving response times, and scaling backend services efficiently.

Requirements

• 4+ years of backend engineering experience (Java, Kotlin)

• Strong understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and API design

• Experience working with data-intensive applications and optimizing performance

• Strong problem-solving skills and a “maker” mentality

• Advanced communication skills in English (German language knowledge is a plus)

Our Offer

• Room for personal development through external, internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work,and take time togrow inourcaring and inclusive culture where you can belong

• Yearly performance bonus based on your seniority

• Referral bonus, meal vouchers, monthly allowance, gift vouchers twice a year

• Corporate Health Insurance

• Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats, MyQuillibrium, Compsych, Mind & Body webinars)

• Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority

• We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more

• Flexible working schedule. You’llfind the flexibility for balance in your life

• Being part of Wolters Kluwer you will contribute to the development of our own products and software solutions. Together with our customers,we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.