Senior Java Software Engineer, Client Libraries
About The Position
The Database Experience team builds the libraries and tools that developers use day-to-day working with MongoDB. Our mission is to increase developer adoption, satisfaction and retention by providing a reliable, enjoyable interface for developers and other end-users. For this role, we're looking for someone who would enjoy designing, writing, and supporting open-source libraries using MongoDB. You will have the opportunity to work with other veteran Java programmers, as you deepen your knowledge of the Java ecosystem, and help streamline and increase the adoption of MongoDB. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based near one of our Canada office for our hybrid working model.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience writing high-quality software.
- Experience implementing libraries or applications in Java, or other languages that run on the JVM.
- Fascination with, and experience working with concurrency, parallelism and distributed systems.
- Desire to participate in open-source software development and communities.
- Good communication skills, internally and externally, both in writing and face-to-face.
- Advocacy for testing and modern development best practices.
- Ability to make pragmatic design tradeoffs while balancing features, maintainability, and delivery time.
- Ability to elevate the skills and expertise of those around you.
Responsibilities
- Designing, writing, and supporting open-source libraries using MongoDB.
- Working with other veteran Java programmers, deepening knowledge of the Java ecosystem, and helping streamline and increase the adoption of MongoDB.
- Working with our Product, Server, Cloud, and other driver teams on designs and specifications for new customer-facing MongoDB features.
- Investigating bugs and support requests from commercial and open-source customers for the libraries and tools our team maintains.
- Seeking out speaking or writing opportunities to engage with our developer community.
- Mentoring junior engineers in both technical and non-technical professional skills.
Benefits
- Equity
- Participation in the employee stock purchase program
- Flexible paid time off
- 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
- Fertility and adoption assistance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer match
- Mental health counseling
- Backup child and elder care
- Health, dental, and vision benefits offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
