JAVA DEVELOPER (SOLAR TEAM)

Job Description
Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don’t miss your chance.
This is our role Java Developer for those who want to turn ideas into reality using code, algorithms, and maybe a bit of magic
Tasks in the role

Help the team to transfer several legacy backend services to the microservice architecture and k8s
Identify and mitigate new risks in a technical base to evolve the product and make new users happy
Develop and grow core functionality of the product, implement new features to make the product perform in new niches for new users
Contribute to team technical strategy with your knowledge and experience to reach new goals
Participate in the planning of architecture and quality aspects of the new features
Create the server-side code with Kotlin/Java
Create the autotests
Contribute to the product observability and monitorability. Participate in improving, supporting, and analyzing application metrics and alerts
Troubleshoot and fix the issues
Perform a refactoring/improvements of legacy functionality
Perform code review sessions
Work with the issues from support specialists (on duty)
Be proactive and productive

Requirements
Who we are looking for

Strong expertise in Java
Strong expertise in Spring and Spring Boot
Knowledge of architectural design patterns and principles
Expertise in creating and optimizing SQL queries
Experience with queue brokers (RabbitMQ)
Experience with Docker and k8s
Experience with any observability stack (logging-tracing-metrics)

Not required, but a plus
Experience with:

GitLabCI
Kotlin
non-SQL databases and MongoDB in particular
Redis
cloud stack (GCP or other vendors)
application monitoring
Social Networks API
And develop and improve infrastructure through DevOps practice

A bit about the team
Our Solar team is developing tools for Social Media Marketers to cover their needs, from publishing content to performing competitive analysis. There are more and more tasks every day, so we are looking for a new colleague - Java Developer!
We’re looking for someone who wants to develop. There are many experienced colleagues on the team, and they will always be able to help and guide you. It’s important for us that our future Backend engineer is ready to work in a team and make decisions together :)
Our stack

Backend: Java, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ
We’re also using GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes(GKE), and Google Cloud
Workstations: Mac

We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably

It’s up to you to decide what work format works best for you. You can #wfo, #wfh, or mix both
Flexible working day start
Unlimited PTO
Hobby benefit
Breakfast, snacks, and coffee at the office
Corporate events
Training, courses, conferences
Gifts for employees

Finally, a little more about our company
Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.
We’ve been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.
10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.
Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.