Senior Java Engineer - Aktiia team

We are currently looking for an experienced Java Developer for our client Aktiia. 

Aktiia was founded out of a passion to create the best solution for the diagnosis and management of high blood pressure. 

We are venture-backed startup that has developed and brought to market the world’s first continuous blood pressure monitor. Our technology is based on 15+ years of research by our founders at the prestigious Swiss research institution, CSEM.  Aktiia's solution has been validated through extensive clinical trials and received the CE Mark as a Class IIa medical device giving us access to 43 countries worldwide. To support our accelerating revenue growth and ambitious product roadmap, we are seeking a Java Developer to join our team. If you are a top performer who is looking for an exciting, fun environment and are motivated by mission, join us and help change the way hypertension is measured and managed for the almost a billion people worldwide. 

Challenging things you’ll work on:

• Implement new features for our backend
• Setup servers in a way to support microservice architecture
• Take ownership of specific feature implementations and produce structured, easy to read and efficient code
• Write unit tests and verify your code against defined test cases
• Participate in code review meetings and ensure timely delivery of high-quality code
• Discuss possible implementations with lead developers and contributes to the overall design and the architecture of our backend
• Estimate development efforts and do sprint planning together with the team
• Keep track of your work and make sure to follow Aktiia’s development process
• Plan releases together with the team and support the release of backend services

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of working experience as a backend developer
• Good knowledge about software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience in the following technologies/tools: Java, MySQL, MongoDB, Spring, AWS(ECS, S3, SQS...), React or Angular
• Understanding of software development lifecycles in a regulated industry with experience in medical device software development is a big plus
• Willingness to work flexibly, in an interdisciplinary and international environment, depending on the current project status
• Strong analytical skills and process-oriented work style with a structured, independent approach to work and focus on getting things done
• Fluency in English (French and other European languages are a plus)

Why you will love working here:

• High-growth company in which you can find exciting and trend-setting challenges
• Amazing product to work on
• Familial working atmosphere in an open-minded multinational team
• All necessary equipment – up to you to decide what you prefer
• The budget for professional improvement (courses, conferences, books…)
• Budget for the mastery of the English language during the working hours
• Private health insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen (tea, coffee, fruits, soft drinks, snacks…)
• Tournaments of table tennis, table soccer, and darts in our office
• Skilled and senior co-workers
• Opportunities to build products that really make a difference
• Opportunities to learn and grow with us

If you are looking for an environment where you can grow professionally, learn from the best in the field, balance work and life habits and have a pleasant and enthusiastic environment, please submit your CV in English.