Senior Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Kotlin developer or a Java/JVM developer interested in transitioning to Kotlin. As part of a small cross-functional team, you will play a crucial role in the feature development lifecycle and have access to valuable customer feedback. The ideal candidate should have experience building Kotlin or JVM-based applications, be familiar with functional and object-oriented programming, and have a passion for learning and embracing challenges. Knowledge of message queue systems and event-driven architecture is advantageous. Joining Productboard, a customer-centric product management platform, offers the opportunity to work with renowned companies and be part of a Unicorn company valued at $1.7B.

Participate in feature development lifecycle

Work as part of a small cross-functional team

Have direct access to customer feedback

Build Kotlin applications or JVM-based applications

Be familiar with functional and object-oriented programming

Be curious and eager to learn

Have an interest in user-centered design and product-driven development

Have experience with message queue systems and event-driven architecture

Be fluent in English

Enjoy benefits such as stock options, a MacBook Pro, budget for online courses and conferences, vacation and sick days, free snacks and catered lunches, access to sports facilities, team events, flexible working hours and home office, language lessons, and relocation package for foreign candidates

• Professional experience building Kotlin applications, or JVM-based applications in general (preferably version 8+)
• Familiarity with functional and object-oriented programming
• Curiosity and eagerness to understand how things work under the hood
• Passion for learning new things and embracing challenges
• Interest in user-centered design, product-driven development, and similar concepts
• Experience with message queue systems and event-driven architecture is an advantage
• Fluent in English
• Stock options
• MacBook Pro + 34" monitor
• Budget for online courses, books, and conferences
• 5 weeks of vacation and sick days
• Free snacks, drinks, and catered lunches
• MultiSport card for sports facilities access
• Team events and retreats
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• Language lessons
• Relocation package for foreign candidates relocating to Prague

• Exciting team atmosphere
• Opportunity to change the way products are built globally
• Fast decision-making process and ability to have a voice in the company's direction
• Backed by top Silicon Valley investors, providing access to capital, networks, mentors, and new markets
• Recognized as one of the hottest tech startups by Forbes and Business Insider
• Empowered, supported, and included work environment
• Trust and transparency are core values
• Encouragement of creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Profit-sharing initiatives, such as stock options
• Open calendars and communication
• Colleagues who love their work environment and are invested in the company's future
• Opportunity to shape the company, culture, and product
• Equal opportunity employer that champions equity and diversity
• Inclusive hiring process with equal opportunity for all candidates
• Commitment to authenticity, humanity, and diversity