Airship

Backend Java Engineer

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2 days ago
Remote, FranceMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Design data schemas and own data semantics.
  • Maintain, improve, and scale Java APIs and distributed services.
  • Investigate performance issues using server metrics, application data, and system behavior.
  • Improve the reliability, testability, and maintainability of backend systems.
  • Partner with product and engineering teams on technical design and implementation.
  • Help define technical standards across teams.
  • Lead and own large-scale releases and technical projects.
  • Use AI as a technical assistant and critically assess AI-generated suggestions for accuracy, security, and suitability.

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience designing, operating, and maintaining distributed systems.
  • Professional fluency in spoken and written French.
  • Strong Java development skills.
  • Experience with unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and Git-based version control.
  • Experience leading significant releases or technical projects.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach to software development.
  • Commitment to building reliable, maintainable, and testable systems.

Benefits

  • Fully remote digital-first work arrangement with up to 10% travel based on business needs.
  • Medical insurance options for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off.
  • Employer-subsidized mental health and employee wellness programs.
  • Monthly stipend to support remote work.
  • Mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
  • Stock options are included with offers.
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About Airship

201-500 employees

Airship builds a mobile-first customer engagement platform for product and marketing teams to orchestrate cross-channel messaging and customer journeys across apps, web, email, SMS, and mobile wallets. It sells SaaS tools for push notifications, in-app messaging, personalization, and testing used by brands such as Alaska Airlines, BBC, and The Home Depot. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, it is a privately held company.

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