Company DescriptionMerkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy.
For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation.
As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.
Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.
With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
For more information, visit .Job DescriptionWe are looking for someone able to:Develop and enhance software applications using Java and related technologies.Design and build cloud-native and service-oriented solutions on AWS and Kubernetes environments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, propose solutions, and drive optimisation and improvement initiatives.Conduct code reviews, provide recommendations, and lead code refactoring and performance enhancement efforts.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolutions.Design, develop, and optimise scalable and efficient REST web services.Design, implement, and optimise SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.Integrate applications with other enterprise systems, using industry-standard integration technologies and best practices.Work with monitoring tools to enhance system performance and lead performance improvement initiatives.Explore, evaluate, and drive the adoption of new technologies and frameworks to improve system architecture and development processes.Ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines, and drive the adoption of best practices across the team.Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, share knowledge with the team, and drive continuous learning and improvement initiatives.Qualifications3+ years of Java development experience, including microservices.2+ years with frontend frameworks like React and Angular.Proficient in Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.Experience with Spring Security OAuth2 and JWT.Skilled in AWS services and serverless architecture.Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes (AWS ECS is a plus).Experience with tools like SonarQube or Snyk for code quality.Strong in designing RESTful APIs.Knowledge of Flyway or Liquibase for database migrations.Experience in unit and integration testing using JUnit 5, Mockito.Proficient in GIT, with knowledge of branching strategies.Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL or MySQL, including performance tuning.Familiarity with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, MongoDB.Knowledge of Hibernate or other ORM tools.Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk is a plus).Proficient in Gradle and Maven for build automation.Understanding of design patterns and best practices.Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.Fluent in English.Additional InformationWhy you should work with us?We are cooperating with an all types and sizes of clients from all around the world which allows us to provide a very diverse portfolio of projects and technologies to choose from to our people.You will be part of a startup-minded branch of a company with a very strong and stable background.Your contributions will have a distinct impact on our clientsWith us, you will become part of:An international team, where you can gain new/relevant experience.A dynamic environment where you will never happen to fall into a routine work.Career path growth astounding – client grows, our team grow, you grow!Startup agile atmosphere.Friendly international team of creative minds.Benefits and perks:Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools;Software-house environment;Agile and Flexible working hours;Hybrid work system (remote friendly);Digital nomad policy;Focus on career development;Health insurance (also included for the household);Mental health support;Volunteering experiences and sustainable mindset;25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year;Beers (after 6 pm), football, and ping-pong!
#workhardplayhardFree breakfast every second Monday of the month;Employee discounts;Team & Company events Merkle do not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Experience stipulated in this job description serves as a guide only and all applications will be considered on their merits, irrespective of experience.ContactJelena PetrovicJunior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
