We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Vega software development team in Belgrade. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth, stability, and continuous improvement of our application.
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 4 years of Java backend experience and 3 years of frontend experience using Angular or React. and minimum 1 year of experience working with AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB) and infrastructure as code
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
Proficiency in English
It would be great if you also have…
Experience working with PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational databases), ORM tools (Hibernate, Prisma, or similar), and writing efficient queries.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs in a microservices architecture.
Experience with Git, code review, and CI/CD in a team environment.
Experience writing unit, integration, and automated UI tests (JUnit, Jest, Cypress, or equivalent).
What will you be doing in this role?
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in accordance with coding standards.
Review other code to ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Define architecture of software solution.
Implements software for specifications of high complexity for limited scale systems, or medium to high complexity for large-scale systems.
Responds to direct or indirect customer inquiries regarding function and design and attends customer meetings.
Writes application technical documentation.
Participates as a team member on various engineering projects.
About the Product
Vega is an AWS based SaaS multi-tenant platform, with multiple cross functional components which combine to deliver unified, connected data experience across a library’s internal and marketing data, to a customer interaction management suite that is available for use by public libraries worldwide! Working with the scientific and academic community, we empower institutions and libraries to drive research excellence and student outcomes by connecting trusted content, deep expertise, and responsible innovation.
About the Team
You will be joining agile team of 10 developers, and work alongside other developers and QA engineers already in Belgrade as well as in USA.
Hours of Work
This is a permanent, full-time position, with core engagement hours within CET time zone. This is a hybrid position; you will be expected to work from our Belgrade office 3 days every other week.
Benefits
Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum
Private Health Insurance
Paid Lunch
Yearly Bonus
Yearly Merit Plan
My Learning Platform
Fit Pass
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Company bicycles for rent free of charge
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience
- At least 4 years of Java backend development experience
- At least 3 years of frontend development experience using Angular or React
- At least 1 year of AWS experience, including ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, and infrastructure as code
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in English
- Experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases and ORM tools such as Hibernate or Prisma
- Experience designing and consuming REST APIs in a microservices architecture
- Experience with Git, code review, and CI/CD
- Experience writing unit, integration, and automated UI tests using JUnit, Jest, Cypress, or equivalent
Clarivate Analytics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives in sales and select product/tech roles provide meaningful upside for high performers, with commission structures boosting total compensation when targets are exceeded. Role-linked variable pay is a clear strength in revenue-driving positions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is ample in the U.S., with paid parental leave available, making time-off policies a notable part of the package. Generous vacation and holiday allowances stand out as positives.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid and remote options are common and paired with a formal wellbeing framework and EAP, supporting work–life balance. Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is broadly available in the U.S., reinforcing everyday wellbeing support.
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What We Do
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