Your day to day will include:
- Guiding the Kotlin backend developers in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, while setting technical direction and upholding code quality standards
- Collaborating with the software architect to define and evolve system architecture for enhanced scalability, performance, and security
- Actively engaging in coding, code review, and the enforcement of best practices
- Collaborate closely with our Customer Support (L1), Infrastructure Support (L2), and Application Support (L3) teams to efficiently manage escalations- helping identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues that keep our clients running smoothly
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure reliable 24/7 client support paired with appropriate compensation for your time and expertise
- Mentoring and coaching team members to promote continuous learning and growth
- Efficiently managing tasks and providing technical insights to ensure on-time and on-scope project delivery
- Maintaining consistent communication with the Project Manager to ensure alignment and shared objectives
- Staying up-to-date with the latest Java, Kotlin, backend technologies, frameworks, and tools, and introducing relevant technologies to enhance development processes
What makes you thrive here:
- Proficiency in Java ecosystem, familiarity with Java 17, 21
- Kotlin is our choice of language on the JDK, so experience with it is a huge plus
- Familiarity with back-end frameworks such as Spring, Micronaut, or similar technologies
- Experience with AI-powered coding tools/agents
- A strong OOP mindset and a commitment to upholding SOLID principles
- Hands-on experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
- A genuine interest in staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends
- A passion for writing clean code; if you're an Uncle Bob fan, you're more than welcome
- Expertise in Containerization and Kubernetes (that would be a significant advantage)
- Familiarity with at least one public cloud provider - our focus is on AWS, but we are also using GCP and Azure if these fit better to our needs
- A mindset that encourages innovation, inspiring team members to bring forth fresh ideas and adapt to changing industry landscapes
- A keen eye for the latest and greatest trends in the world of backend development
- The ability to provide constructive feedback to team members, creating a space for personal and professional growth
- A commitment to always having your project mates' backs and offering a helping hand when they need it
- At least an intermediate level of English language skills since our team operates internationally
Why join Supercharge?
- To unleash your full potential, we’re here to help you grow every step of the way with exciting international projects, access to inspiring conferences, in-house soft skill trainings, and online courses. We’ll even support your English classes, and with our skill matrix, you’ll always have a clear path to learn.
- To feel your best, your wellbeing truly matters to us. That’s why we offer health coverage with Medicare and extra sick days for those moments you just need a little rest. We celebrate milestones with a fully paid month off after five years, offer extra paternity leave for growing families, and provide support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- To have a blast, you’ll join a friendly team of 200+ people, all passionate about building amazing digital products. Whether it’s our Summercharge festival, a football match, quiz night, or just grabbing a drink with teammates, there’s always something to look forward to. And with our buddy system, you’ll feel part of the team from day one.
- To brighten your day, our dog-friendly office in the heart of Szeged is filled with good vibes, great coffee, tasty snacks (yes, including Túró Rudi!), and cozy corners to relax, connect, or have a little fun when you need a break. You’ll also have a yearly personal budget and a company library to keep your curiosity growing.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Java ecosystem and familiarity with Java 17, 21
- Experience with Kotlin
- Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Spring, Micronaut, or similar
- Experience with AI-powered coding tools/agents
- Hands-on experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
- Expertise in Containerization and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with at least one public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
What We Do
At Supercharge, we are your innovation partner to turn disruption into opportunity. We are a next-generation product innovation agency driving growth, efficiency, and resiliency for our partners. We create smart product strategies, design delightful interfaces and build robust, AI-driven software to turn some of the most challenging digital initiatives of our partners into success stories. Our in-house team of over 200 digital experts across our European and North American offices are passionately united in the pursuit of discovering and building better futures. We cut through business, tech, and regulatory complexity and fuse behavior science-based design and unique data & AI-focused technical competence to propel your business. We believe that innovation is a team effort: our strategists, designers, developers, and engineers work shoulder to shoulder to enable what yesterday was still impossible. Supercharge has been one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe according to Financial Times (FT1000) and Deloitte (Fast50) for two years running. Having delivered over 250 digital products for our partners internationally, we are pioneers in redefining, diversifying, and protecting businesses to achieve long-term success. Products delivered by our team stretch from major mobile banks to solutions powering successful startups. By working with us, you will find yourself among leading companies like Ericsson, Vodafone, Santander, Metlife, Unilever, Delivery Hero, or Pfizer. Let’s talk about your future as a digital leader! Reach out now
