Senior Java Developer

Endava

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Job Description

Development is the largest discipline at Endava. Our developers design, build, and release software products in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and libraries. Always collaborating with cross-functional project teams, our developers are adaptable problem-solvers with a client-oriented mindset.

In this role, you will play an integral part in our innovative tech hub, engaging with various aspects of technology. The position is a hybrid one, based in Cluj, requiring office presence two days per week.

Responsibilities

Designs, estimates, and implements technical solutions for medium/high complexity applications;
Participates actively in all phases of the application development lifecycle;
Collaborates with various project stakeholders to provide support for clarifying requirements, processes, architecture, and priorities;
Recommends and promotes IT industry standards, tools, and practices (DevOps, etc.) to achieve well-engineered software products;
Proposes improvements and escalates risks/issues related to development activities;
Participates in the review of the work done by development team members;
Learns and applies new technologies, practices, and tools as appropriate to the project;
Participates in internal and external tech communities, events, etc.;
Shares experience and knowledge gained from projects.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software development;
Strong understanding of different common programming paradigms (OOP, Functional, etc.);
Strong familiarity with design/architectural patterns and clean code principles (e.g., SOLID, GoF, MVVM);
Proficient in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tools such as Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring, Hibernate, Maven, Gradle. Nice to have: Kotlin;
Practical experience in platform-specific database systems and SQL;
Good understanding of version control systems like Git or similar;
Solid experience with testing and mocking frameworks;
Familiar with common communication protocols and standards such as HTTP, REST, JSON, TCP/IP, and others;
Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., SCRUM, KANBAN);
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices;
Good problem-solving skills and analytical thinking;
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
Upper English proficiency.