Senior Back-End Engineer (Java)
About the CompanyAt Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join one of our Software Engineering squads and build software solutions that support the company rapid growth. If you thrive in a team-oriented setting and are passionate about delivering high-quality software, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and document fast, secured and easy to use APIs to be consumed by both front-end and back-end applicationsBuild effective integrations with other applications and third party softwareOwn entire implementation cycle from design to rolloutWork in a cross-functional squad (along with FE, BE, QA Engineers, Product Manager and Designer)Contribute to requirements review and work closely with PM to design and plan new features implementationParticipate to Back-End Engineering Chapter and contribute to global architecture decisionsQualificationsMinimum of 7 years in a Software Development roleExceptional coding skills and command of Java and SpringExperience designing and implementing micro-services with Spring BootKnowledge in API design with REST, gPRC, GraphQL and API documentation with OpenAPI, SwaggerExperience with various data store, streaming and caching solutions (SQL and NoSQL databases, Redis, MQ, Kafka, ElasticSearch)Ability to draw and document technical solutions prior to implementationProfessional proficiency in written and spoken EnglishPreferred SkillsExperience working on a SaaS platform, or at least a custom built ProductProven knowledge of Online Payment, Payroll or Invoicing domainsSome experience with PythonUse TDD by defaultHands on experience with Cloud Providers, preferably AWSStrong sense of Security and Application PerformanceStrive to solve complex problems with simple solutionsTake ownership in what you do and always look for improvementsSet high standards for others and for yourselfPay range and compensation packageGrowing international Engineering team on two continents (Asia and Europe), working on in-house productChance to contribute to cutting-edge projects and technologiesWork alongside other talented Engineers, in an environment fostering collaboration, personal development, technical excellence and continuous improvementCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefitsContinuous learning and development opportunitiesEqual Opportunity StatementIf you're passionate about building high quality software and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable part of our Product and Engineering team.What it's like working at HorizonsOur service & product.We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.Our amazing team and environment.Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.Our benefits and perks.Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:A competitive salaryAn asynchronous working environmentA "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the jobThe ability to work from abroad for a short period of timeGrowth opportunities within the companySelect your preferred hardware, be it Windows or Mac, and we'll purchase it for youHow to applyPlease fill out the form below and upload your CV in a PDF format.If you don't have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.Need help? Get in touch with us at: hiring@joinhorizons.com