Senior Java Developer (m/f/d)

GK is a leading global software developer and provider of standard and cloud-based solutions for the retail industry, with over 500,000 retail and payment installations in more than 60 countries. At GK, more than 1.100 employees worldwide work on solutions for an all-encompassing shopping experience, improving the relationship between customers and retailers every day. GK is a hidden champion headquartered in Schöneck in the Vogtland region of Germany, but has locations in Berlin, Paris and Johannesburg while maintaining a presence in 13 further international locations. Together, GK develops groundbreaking technologies for the retail industry of today and tomorrow. 
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Your responsibilities

• Conception and development of our internationally used, high-quality POS solutions
• Continuous optimization of existing solutions and layouts, focusing on performance, usability and resilience
• Counterpart and mentor for the development team, conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Maintaining quality standards through a structured approach and application of modern development methods (unit tests, code reviews, code metrics, continuous integration)

Your profile

• University degree in computer science or comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in several of the following tools, technologies and frameworks: Java, Spring, REST, Maven, Eclipse, Git, Gitlab, Jenkins, Mockito, Cloud, Oracle, MSSQL
• Knowledge of TypeScript, vueJS and frontend development is an advantage
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills
• Quick grasp of new topics
• Conversational English skills
• Pleasure in developing innovative solutions in motivated, international developer teams

We offer

• GK enables mobile working at all times

• We put emphasis on a long-term and trustful cooperation by offering permanent employment relationships with flexible working hoursnus payments depending on the area of activity

• An international working environment as well as a cooperative working climate with space for own ideas, creativity and concepts

• Develop yourself professionally and personally through our own GK Academy and e-learning offerings

• Discounts offered through our corporate benefits program

• Leasing of the latest Hardware for the private usage as part of our employee PC program. We make sure that your job-related equipment is ready for you for a smooth start from the first day of work

• Lease a maximum of 3 bikes up to a total value of €9,000

• Turn your friends into colleagues: recommend a new employee and receive a referral bonus of €3,000 net