SR Backend Developer Java, Language Tooling (Xtext/EMF)

Zallpy Digital; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal/Food Allowance

Health Plan – Unimed

Dental Plan – Uniodonto

Wellhub

Zenklub — Sessions

Job summary

Zallpy is seeking a senior Java language tooling expert to design and evolve a domain-specific language using Xtext/EMF. You will implement parsers, validators, and code generators, and integrate Language Server Protocol features across Eclipse-based tooling and VS Code.

The role involves working with the web and IDE teams, maintaining modern Java, and contributing to long-term language tooling architecture in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Senior-level Java experience with recent JDK versions.
• Experience building DSLs, parsers, compilers, code generators or IDE plugins.
• Advanced English for daily communication with international clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve grammar, metamodel, and semantics of a DSL using Xtext/EMF.
• Build parsers, validators, scoping rules, linking rules, and code generators.
• Implement and maintain Language Server Protocol features: completion, diagnostics, navigation, hover, refactoring.
• Develop on Eclipse Platform and plugin architecture; integrate with VS Code/browser.
• Write modern Java (JDK 25) with Maven builds, tests, and CI.
• Collaborate with web/IDE teams to ensure cross-platform language support.
• Participate in technical decisions, code reviews, and long-term architecture.

Skills

Java

Maven

DSL/Parser/Compiler

IDE plugins

English communication

Tools

Xtext

EMF

Eclipse Platform

Language Server Protocol

Protobuf/gRPC/OpenAPI

Gradle

Job description

At Zallpy, technology is created by curious, collaborative people who care about doing things well. If you enjoy environments where there is room to ask questions, test ideas, learn, and grow together, this opportunity is for you!

At Zallpy, adiverse environmentand aninclusive cultureare part of who we are. We build a safe and respectful space where different perspectives arewelcomedand everyonehas the opportunity togrow, contribute, and belong.

We support your development at every stage of your journey.
Come grow with us.

Wearelookingforsomeonetojoinateamthatthinksbig,workswithattentiontodetail,valuespartnershipineverydaywork,andsharesresponsibility.Webelieveinautonomy,theexchangeofdifferentexperiences,andbuildingsolutionstogether.

Here,growingmeanssharingknowledge,respectingdifferentwaysofthinking,andbuildingrelationshipsbasedontrustwhiledeliveringhigh-qualitytechnology.

Ifthiswayofworkingresonateswithyou, comejoinus.

Whatyouwilldo:

• Design and evolve the grammar, metamodel, and semantics of a domain-specific language using Xtext and EMF.
• Build parsers, validators, scoping and linking rules, and code generators.
• Implement and maintain Language Server Protocol (LSP) features: completion, diagnostics, navigation, hover, and refactoring.
• Develop on top of the Eclipse Platform and its plugin architecture.
• Write modern Java (JDK 25) with Maven-based builds, automated tests, and continuous integration.
• Work with the web and IDE teams so the language works smoothly in VS Code and in the browser.
• Take part in technical decisions, code reviews, and the long-term architecture of the language tooling.

What we are looking for:

• Solid, senior-level experience with Java, ideally with recent JDK versions.
• Experience with Maven.
• Proven experience building at least one of the following: a DSL, a parser, a compiler or transpiler, a code generator, or an IDE plugin.
• Advanced English for daily communication with an international client.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with Xtext and EMF.
• Experience with the Eclipse Platform: plugins, OSGi, or Eclipse RCP.
• Knowledge of the Language Server Protocol, ideally having implemented language features with it.
• Experience with Franca IDL or other interface definition languages (e.g., Protobuf, gRPC, OpenAPI, AIDL).
• Gradle.
• Go.
• Ecore, Sirius, Acceleo, or model-driven engineering (MDE).
• Work with ASTs, type systems, or static analysis.
• A personal or open-source language, compiler, or IDE plugin project.
• Automotive domain knowledge (e.g., SOME/ip, CommonAPI, vsomeip, AUTOSAR).

Where you will work:

• This is a 100% remote position.

Hiring models:

• CLT.
• Cooperative.

Benefits of being a Zallper:

• Meal/Food Allowance
  Cajumulti-benefitcard (creditformat),offeringflexibilityforeverydayneeds. (CLTonly) *
• HealthPlan– Unimed
  Nowaitingperiodorcopaymentfortheholder.Possibilitytoincludedependents(children,spouse,orstepchildren)withcopayment. (CLTonly) *
• DentalPlan– Uniodonto
  Affordableoptionstoincludedependents. (CLTonly) *
• Wellhub
  Accesstogyms,physicalactivities,andwellnessprograms.
• Zenklub
  For CLT:Twofreesessionspermonthandspecialrates foradditionalsessions.
  ForCooperative/Contractor:Specialrates forsessions.
• Life Insurance
  Moresecurityforyouandyourfamily. (CLTonly) *
• ChildcareAllowance
  FinancialsupportforZallperswithchildrenfrom4monthsto6yearsold,accordingtointernalpolicy. (CLTonly) *
• Baby Zallpy
  Aspecialgifttocelebratethearrivalofnew Zallpy babies.
• BusinessPartnerSupport
  Closeandhuman-centeredsupportfromourPeople & CultureteamthroughoutyourjourneyatZallpy.
• VolunteerInternalCommunities
  Diversity, Sports & Movement,andTechnology.
• EducationalPartnerships
  Discountsonundergraduateandgraduateprograms, professionalcourses,andlanguageschools.
• Experiences& Development
  Participationinevents, workshops,trips,andteam-buildingactivities.
• ReferralProgram
  RefertalentstoZallpyandreceivebonusesfromR$2,500toR$5,000.

*Contractor/ PJ: Forthesehiringmodels,thebenefitsaboveapplyexceptforthosemarkedwithanasterisk(*),whichare exclusivetoCLT. Inaddition,weofferdedicatedplatformstomanagecontractors,ensuringorganization,transparency,andastructuredexperiencethroughouttheentirejourney.

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