Junior Java Developer

Avantra is looking for an energetic, self motivated, Junior Java Developer. We’re looking for someone who has a flair and passion for technology, who is able to push boundaries and suggest ideas to further improve processes to take the Avantra product to the next-level. 

We are seeking someone with an interest in full-stack development to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and contribute to creating smart software solutions for automating enterprise application landscapes, focusing on SAP.

You will be a part of a great team alongside other Java developers working in an agile environment. Taking direction from our Product Manager and designs from our Product Designer.

You will be working with a team that is responsible for the full software development cycle including; developing, releasing, troubleshooting, and supporting Avantra as an innovative on-premise and SaaS solution. 

The role will report to the Head of core development team lead based in Basel, Switzerland.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop the core code of Avantra (predominantly on Java with element of Kotlin and Javascript) 
• Building code for automated regression, unit and integration tests
• Take over ownership of certain modules/components of the product
• Work with the QA team to troubleshoot bugs and ensure the coding is responsive
• Collaborate with the Product designer to create appealing and effective solutions
• Keep abreast of new technology, features and info security to ensure that Avantra is ahead of the game

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Java developer
• Strong knowledge of object oriented programming
• Interest in working on large existing code base
• Capable of working to a secure software development process
• Good German & English communication skills, written and spoken

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of Java programming language
• Knowledge of frameworks and tools of the Java programming world (e.g .Maven, JDBC, Spring) 
• Knowledge of design and implementation of web based user interfaces
• Knowledge of source code versioning with Git
• Basic knowledge of IT technologies: SQL, databases, networking, web technologies

Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders
• Interpersonal skills/team player
• Attention to detail
• End-user empathy
• Problem solving skills

 

About Avantra

Avantra is a high growth tech company with 23 years of Swiss precision engineering coupled with the energy of a start-up. Our product is the leading AIOps platform for SAP operations, enabling customers to achieve hyperautomation success. Our customers are large multinational enterprises and household names, including national and global managed service providers. We have teams based across Switzerland, Germany, UK, US and Eastern Europe. 

Our culture is something we are incredibly proud of and strive to protect. We live our values of Be Caring, Embrace Challenge and Stay Curious every day through company mindfulness sessions, wellbeing days and retaining a family feel.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, why not say hello?

 

Benefits

This exciting role offers the opportunity to be involved in a high growth software company and will present significant opportunities for personal growth:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive holiday & benefits package
• Hybrid working
• 1 Avantra wellbeing holiday day
• Learning & development programme

 

Location

This role is currently a hybrid role - with days working from our Basel office alongside remote working days. Plus occasional travel for company / team get-togethers and in personal training sessions.