Senior Java Developer

We’re looking for an experienced Java Developer who enjoys tackling complex systems and wants to join a team that’s not afraid of technical challenges.

Who we’re looking for and why

You’ll join a skilled team (Martin, Vašek, Monča, and Katka) responsible for key parts of Mendel’s backend and frontend, as well as several companion apps. There’s a lot to do: code that needs refactoring, and plenty of new features and projects – one of them currently in progress is the reimplementation of our user authentication system. The product is complex (we’re talking hundreds of tables and strong interconnections between teams and projects), so we expect a full and proper onboarding period.

We follow a classic Scrum approach – three-week sprints, tasks tracked in JIRA, and GitLab as our daily playground. Each release cycle takes about six months and ends with a code freeze and thorough testing.

What you’ll be doing

Developing new features and applications – from initial concept to deployment
Refactoring older code and identifying what requires a rebuild
Taking part in regular development as well as larger projects
Bringing fresh ideas and becoming an active part of the team – we don’t hand out rigid tasks; we value initiative

Technologies we work with – and what we expect from you

We rely on Java, Spring, Hibernate, and PostgreSQL. We expect you to be confident and experienced in these technologies, as they form the core of our work. Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code is a must. Experience with JSF is a plus, but definitely not a requirement.

What kind of mindset works well with us

You can work independently, but also know when to ask for help
You’re eager to learn and not afraid of adapting to a new environment
You understand that compromise is part of teamwork – not everything changes overnight
You communicate clearly and respectfully
We don’t seek perfection, but someone who fits our team and shares our values

What to expect at the beginning

No major projects at first – just smaller tasks, bug fixes, and onboarding assignments for you to get to know the codebase.

What we offer (in real life)

Five weeks of vacation + four sick days – because well-being matters
Flexible hours and possibility to work from home – most of us are in Brno and meet in the office about three times a week
Annual bonus – based on company performance and your impact
Learning budget – for courses, books, or conferences you care about
Multisport card – because coding back pain is real
Meal allowance, company laptop and phone plan
English lessons – individual or group
Team activities – from board games to BBQs and beers
Great coffee – and we actually mean it

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