At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

Now we are looking for a Senior Java Engineer for PitchBook.

About the role

In this role, you will be fully responsible for one of the most exciting parts of the product: the core search functionality. You will have the opportunity to work with high-load systems, multithreading, and concurrency in practice, among other advanced topics.

PitchBook is a platform designed for investment professionals, offering access to data and analytical tools that provide quick answers and help discover promising opportunities. It uncovers actionable insights and trends within the financial data of over three million companies. The platform is used worldwide by large corporations, startups, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, and many others. Key features of PitchBook include Advanced Search, Discovery & Insights, Company Profiles, Workflow & Efficiency, and many more.

Our stack

Java 17, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Junit, CI/CD, Jira, Confluence, k8s

Team

Stream Development Lead, 6 BE, 2 SDET, PO, PM

Work Environment

The role offers a flexible work schedule, allowing you to adapt your working hours. You’ll collaborate closely with clients from the US, participating in sync meetings that extend no later than 19:00 (GMT+2). Additionally, you will take part in demo presentations for the Product Manager, showcasing progress and updates. The team follows a Scrum-based Agile methodology.

As a qualified expert, You will:

  • Build business logic for the search part of the product.
  • Write unit, integration, performance, and end-to-end tests for your code.
  • Document your services, algorithms, and functionality.
  • Participate in making technical decisions within the team and in code reviews.
  • Implement reliable solutions and integrations.
  • Communicate about requirements with team members and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate in a distributed team.
  • Take ownership of services and parts of the domain.

We’re looking for you if you have

  • 5+ years of experience in Java software development.
  • Strong knowledge of Java Core.
  • Experience with Spring.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL.
  • Experience in developing RESTful APIs.
  • Knowledge of common patterns and algorithms.
  • Understanding of OOP, popular design patterns, and microservices architecture.
  • Understanding of event messaging.
  • High level of responsibility and ownership.
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • English — Upper Intermediate (B2 and above), Ukrainian — fluent (both spoken and written).

Bonus Points

  • Experience with any search engine.
  • Experience in building a microservice architecture.
  • Experience working with high-load distributed systems.
  • Experience working on 3rd party integrations.
  • Experience in test creation (JUnit, integration, performance, etc.).

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work. 

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more. 

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program. 

Interview steps

  1. Pre-screening with the recruiter.
  2. Technical Interview
  3. Manager Interview.
Olha Lutsenko
Olha Lutsenko
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist