Описание

As a Backend Java Engineer, you will design, develop, and support distributed systems that combine scale with high reliability. You will work on low-latency services that process continuous event streams and support analytical workloads across terabytes of data. Our backend infrastructure runs on Google Cloud Platform. It uses Java-based microservices and SQL and NoSQL databases. You will join a core engineering team that shapes Airship’s technical foundations and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Design data schemas and take ownership of data semantics
Maintain, improve, and scale Java APIs and distributed services
Investigate performance issues using server metrics, application data, and system behavior
Improve the reliability, testability, and maintainability of our backend systems
Partner with product and engineering teams on technical design and implementation
Help define technical standards across teams
Lead and own large-scale releases and technical projects
Use AI as a technical assistant to draft development plans and investigate problems or bugs
Critically assess AI-generated suggestions for accuracy, security, and suitability

Requirements

At least three years of experience designing, operating, and maintaining distributed systems
Professional fluency in spoken and written French (required)
Strong Java development skills
Experience with unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and Git-based version control
Experience leading significant releases or technical projects
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative and pragmatic approach to software development
A commitment to building reliable, maintainable, and testable systems

Nice to have

Experience troubleshooting and improving JVM performance
Experience with Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge of distributed NoSQL databases or key-value stores
Strong Linux administration fundamentals

We offer

This position is fully remote
Candidates must live in France or the United Kingdom and have the existing right to work in that country
This role may require up to 10% travel based on business needs or as requested by your manager
Starting pay may vary based on factors such as relevant skills, work experience, market demands, and location
All offers include stock options so employees have the opportunity to benefit from Airship’s success
Medical insurance options for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off
Support for your overall wellbeing with employer-subsidized mental health and employee wellness programs
A digital-first work environment and a monthly stipend to support remote work
Mentorship and growth opportunities to build skills and accelerate professional development

Hiring process

We use artificial intelligence tools in our recruitment process as decision-support tools only
Airship's People Operations team reviews all AI-generated scores and recommendations before making any hiring determination
No applicant is rejected solely on the basis of an AI-generated output
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request human review of any AI-assisted employment decision or to opt out of AI evaluation