Software/Senior Software Developer (SaaS)

Company: Avantra
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Avantra is looking for an energetic, self motivated, autonomous Senior Software Developer. We’re looking for someone who has a flair and passion for technology, who is able to push boundaries and suggest ideas to further improve processes to take the Avantra product to the next-level.

We need someone with a strong full-stack development background (Java, Kotlin, TypeScript) and who is willing to be part of a team to create intelligent software for automation of enterprise application landscapes, mainly focused on SAP.

You will be a part of a great team alongside other senior developers working in an agile environment. Taking direction from our Product Manager and designs from our Product Designer.

You will be working with a team that is responsible for the full software development cycle including: developing, releasing, troubleshooting, and supporting Avantra as an innovative on-premise and SaaS solution.

The role will report to the Head of core development team lead based in Basel, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Further develop the core code of Avantra (predominantly on Java with element of Kotlin and Javascript)
  • Be open to contribute to the front-end development (predominantly TypeScript with React)
  • Advance the teams ability on continuous integration
  • Building code for automated regression, unit and integration tests
  • Provide occasional 3rd level technical support to our customer support team and customers
  • Take over ownership of certain modules/components of the product
  • Collaborate with the Product designer to create appealing and effective solutions
  • Keep abreast of new technology, features and info security to ensure that Avantra is ahead of the game

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience as a developer (Java and TypeScript are a plus)
  • Extensive experience with CI/CD
  • Extensive experience in taking over operational responsibilities for SaaS
  • Experience in making distributed teams work productively
  • Demonstrated experience in shifting-left with respect to testing and security
  • Demonstrate experience in productively using AI code assistants
  • Good English communication skills, written and spoken

Technical Skills

  • Deep knowledge of Java programming language (or equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of object oriented programming
  • Profound knowledge of frameworks and tools of the Java programming world (e.g. Maven, Git, JIRA, JDBC, Spring)
  • Experience with building and deploying software on hyper-scalers (GCP preferred)
  • Experience and knowledge of basic IT technologies: SQL, databases, networking
  • Preferably knowledge of container technologies eg. Docker and of orchestration technologies eg. Kubernetes
  • SAP technical experience, preferable

Attributes

  • Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders
  • Ability to productively work in remote teams and help remote teams thrive
  • Interpersonal skills/team player
  • Attention to detail
  • End-user empathy
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive holiday & benefits package
  • Remote working
  • 1 Avantra wellbeing holiday day
  • Learning & development programme

Location

This role is intended to be a remote role within a CET +/- 2 timezone.

Occasional travel for customer visits, company and team gatherings is likely.

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026