Kotlin Software Engineer

KUBRA is looking for a Kotlin Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering Team!

We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us build the foundational pieces of a new platform that supports a wide range of electric and water utility applications. The API's and data services we create and operate support the organizations responsible for the critical infrastructure we all rely on every day. Join us in solving these large-scare, interesting, and important problems!

Software Engineer, is the title of this position, internally.

This is a hybrid opportunity in Tempe, AZ.

What you get to do every day

• As a Software Engineer, you will design & build software to introduce new functionality and expand existing functionality
• You will translate business requirements into technical specifications & design
• Contribute to overall product architecture
• Research, evaluate and implement suitable design patterns & technologies
• Collaborate with the teams to develop product roadmaps
• Suggest and make product improvements as per industry trends & standards
• Build and maintain high quality tests along with feature development
• Communicate effectively with technical & non-technical resources
• Help train and mentor other Software Engineers
• Handle a number of projects and tasks using a variety of technologies
• Learn and become proficient with new technologies as product designs dictate - this may occasionally involve training at local and national technical training workshops

What kind of person should you be?

• You have a strong interest in Kotlin, and other cutting-edge tech
• You are proficient in functional and object-oriented design
• Your problem-solving and analytical skills are critical to your success
• You are passionate about creating powerful yet pleasant developer experiences
• You are dedicated to clean code and elegant architecture
• You are enthusiastic about continuously improving processes, products, tools, and technologies
• You are opinionated yet actively seek information and insights that contradict those opinions
• You are reliable, kind, and comfortable with eccentric coworkers

What skills do you need?

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Java environments
• Experience with Kotlin is preferred
• Experience with Amazon AWS cloud services such as EC2, S3, SQS, Kafka, and RDS is preferred
• Proficiency in Java 8+ object-oriented design, with knowledge of Spring and Java EE
• Experience in Java concurrency, use of relational databases, and stream processing
• Experience writing JUnit tests to achieve high test coverage of Java code changes
• Experience in API design and backend development is preferred
• Experience with Amazon AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc) is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience

What you can expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity: KUBRA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request by emailing [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!

KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.

Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and a stellar benefits program. 

KUBRA does not typically provide immigration-related assistance, including employment-based work visa (e.g. H-1B) sponsorship, work permit applications and extensions, permanent residence (green card) sponsorship, LMIA applications or permanent residency nominations. Candidates must ensure they have legal authorization to work in the U.S/ Canada. All sponsorship determinations are case by case based on business need.