Amdaris

Principal Developer at Amdaris (București, Romania / Timișoara, Romania)

Amdaris· București, Romania / Timișoara, Romania·

Job description

We fuse together exceptional talent who deliver outstanding software solutions. Our approach has helped us grow 60% in 2021, 94% in 2022, while in 2023 we joined forces with Insight, a Fortune 500 company and a leading solutions and systems integrator. With exciting growth plans and cutting-edge projects, there has never been a better time to join our incredible team.

PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the design and implementation of systems.
  • Define technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for the team together with Architects.
  • Collaborate with architects and business analysts to define domain boundaries and integration patterns.
  • Ensure scalability, maintainability, and security in all technical solutions.
  • Actively participate in coding for proof of concepts (PoCs) and critical components.
  • Support the team in developing complex features and resolving technical challenges.
  • Review and optimize existing code to improve performance and maintainability.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to developers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural principles.
  • Act as a bridge between development, architects, product, and business teams.
  • Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes.
  • Oversee the implementation of automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software components.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose improvements to the architecture.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER REQUIREMENTS

Soft Skills:

  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
  • Communication: Clear and effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensures high standards in design and implementation.
  • Organization: Ability to manage priorities and structure team workflows effectively.
  • Responsibility: Ownership of technical decisions and accountability for deliverables.
  • Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide the team toward achieving technical goals.

Technical Skills:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Software Development.
  • Strong backend development experience with: Kotlin or Java, Quarkus or Spring Boot, SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Frontend development hands-on skills with React or Angular.
  • Proficiency in DDD, microservices, API design, and event-driven architecture.
  • Solid experience with AWS cloud platform.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps best practices.
  • Strong experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka.
  • PHP experience is a plus, as it will be needed to analyse existing PHP code.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, integration patterns, and security best practices.
  • Metrics oriented, knowledge of delivery metrics, implementation and usage to build high performance teams.
  • Knowledge of accelerate extreme programming and software craftsmanship principles would be a nice to have.
  • Proficiency in documentation, UML, C4 modeling, AWS diagrams, data flow, threat modeling, and non-functional requirements.
  • Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI tools for coding.
  • Good English speaking, reading and writing skills, B2-C1.

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Why work at Amdaris

  • Culture & Growth: "Exceptional people build exceptional careers" – the company invests in continuous learning, career progression, and a people-first culture. The 92% retention rate signals a supportive environment.
  • Work Model: Roles are listed in multiple locations (Bristol, London, Bucharest, Chisinau, Bulgaria) with full-time, likely hybrid or office-based positions. No fully remote roles were mentioned in the current job listings.
  • Engineering Culture: Scrum-certified delivery leads, modern tech stacks, and AI-enabled tooling. Engineers work on challenging projects for global clients with a focus on quality.
  • Notable Perks: The "Amdaris Way" emphasises professional development; fewer than 5% acceptance rate ensures high-calibre colleagues.

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