Java Developer Lead (f/m/d)

Welcome to Nuki, a place where our employees have priority, where this week’s ideas develop into next week’s new features, where decisions are made quickly, and where mistakes are used as opportunities for further development. Innovation is more than just a trend; it is part of our DNA. We build on it because if we choose between comfortable and exciting, we always choose the latter.

As a Java Web Developer Lead (f/m/d), you will use and expand your skills in developing web and server applications. As an integral part of the dedicated web platform team, you will be involved in the entire development process, from analysis and design to implementation, testing, and ongoing operation of our smart home products. Exciting challenges and tasks await you in the team, such as communication with embedded devices, distributed server architectures, and modern single-page applications. This will give you the chance to actively shape the future of Nuki.

• You serve as the professional leader of the Web & Server team. 
• You develop and execute the technical vision of the Web & Server team.
• You drive evidence-based decision-making when choosing the most appropriate technologies and architectural designs.
• You foster an engaging, collaborative team environment to meet team OKRs.
• You ensure the effective and efficient completion of sprint goals. 
• You apply agile methods when developing innovative software solutions.
• You implement secure, high-performance server applications, focusing on scalability and stability.
• You optimize application code and address bottlenecks and resource utilization.
• You manage the release process using Git and Azure DevOps.
• You assist the team in the software development process, from requirement analysis to release.
• You collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially the IT Operations team.
• You conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and quality guidelines.

• You have experience leading high-efficiency teams with a focus on quality and performance. 
• You have completed higher technical education (Technical College/TU/University of Applied Sciences) in computer science/software development.
• You bring at least five years of experience in designing & implementing Java server applications (Java 8+) and ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• You have experience with common web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• You have practical experience with Java Dependency Injection, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Hazelcast, multi-threading, and the design of REST APIs, as well as knowledge of using Angular 10+ and TypeScript.
• Having a clean code is part of your programming culture. 
• You know server management and containerization.
• You focus on what is possible, take ownership, and go the extra mile.
• You are familiar with agile development processes.

• We offer you the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, highly motivated team of talented professionals. With your ideas, you get to shape the future of keyless access.
• We support your personal and professional development. Take part in our internal Nuki Academy seminars and workshops, free Udemy online courses, or enroll in a class of your choice. To improve language skills we offer free German and English courses for all levels.
• Are you a sports enthusiast or freelancing on the side? We offer working time models that suit different lifestyles. In addition to an extensive flextime model, you can work from home for up to three days per week.
• Are you a working parent? We understand your needs. That’s why we offer not only flexible working models but also support you by subsidizing childcare costs.
• Do you want to work while exploring new places? At Nuki, we believe that inspiration knows no boundaries. That’s why we offer you the option to take a workation for up to three weeks per year. 
• Time with family and friends is important. That’s why we give our employees off on December 24th and 31st. At Nuki you get to enjoy a total of 26 vacation days per year.
• When it comes to hardware, everyone has their preferences. When you start at Nuki you will get to choose your preferred computer (Win/Mac/Linux). On top, you will have the option to get a company phone which you can also use privately.  We cover your monthly phone bills.
• We support green choices. If you decide to use public transport to commute to the office, we will subsidise your annual ticket (Klimaticket). If you need to commute via car, we provide parking spaces and charging stations in our garage.
• We like to bring our team together and foster a collaborative environment. Once a week you enjoy a free breakfast while connecting with your colleagues. High-quality coffee and tea, regional juices, fruits and vegetables are available at any time.
• The mental health of our employees is one of our top priorities. As part of our cooperation with Instahelp, a professional online counseling service, you get to take part in free online counseling sessions. Our strong mind program also supports both your physical and mental health. Improve your cooking skills in a cooking course, or enjoy a relaxing massage for your back and neck during Health Day.
• We believe in a diverse team and are proud that we have people from more than 15 nationalities working for us.  If you are living abroad you will receive full and free support with CINT when it comes to your relocation to Austria.
• As much as we enjoy work, we also love to have fun together during our memorable events. Join us on our annual two-day summer event, our beach volleyball challenge, the legendary Christmas party or the dumpling challenge.

For the advertised position, a minimum salary of € 3,724.00 gross per month applies according to the collective agreement (no all-in). Willingness to significantly overpay if you have the appropriate qualifications. This position is open for applications in Graz.

We at Nuki are breaking new ground and are working on a completely keyless future. As one of the fastest growing companies in Austria, we offer innovative products, a dynamic team of 140 employees and more than 550,000 satisfied customers. We are pioneers in the Smart Home sector and are looking for people like you who are not satisfied with the status quo and are willing to take on responsibility quickly. We look forward to getting to know you!