#BETHEDIFFERENCE
If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.
Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software & information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most.
You’ll be supported by collaborative colleagues who share a purpose. We are 21,000 people unique in our dreams, life stories, abilities, and passions who come together every day with one ambition: to make a difference. We do our best work together, connecting to create new innovations with impact.
Job Description
As a Senior Java Developer, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining core features of our cloud-based pre-payroll and payroll platform. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to create robust, scalable solutions that meet the needs of our customers. If you're a problem solver passionate about building high-quality software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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As a member of one of our scrum teams, you will be responsible for developing new features, base functionality, or fixes for our cloud-based payroll solution.
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Design and build scalable, efficient backend systems for online payroll and pre-payroll solutions.
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Perform hands-on development by writing clean, maintainable, and performant code using Java and Kotlin.
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Collaborate across teams by partnering with product owners, UX, and other teams to align on priorities and deliver end-to-end solutions.
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Enhance system performance by optimizing database queries, improving response times, and scaling backend services efficiently.
Requirements
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5+ years of backend engineering experience (Java, Kotlin)
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Strong understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and API design
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Experience working with data-intensive applications and optimizing performance
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Strong problem-solving skills and a “maker” mentality
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Advanced communication skills in English (German language knowledge is a plus)
Our Offer
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Room for personal development through external, internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong
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Yearly performance bonus based on your seniority
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Referral bonus, meal vouchers, monthly allowance, gift vouchers twice a year
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Corporate Health Insurance
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Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats, MyQuillibrium, Compsych, Mind & Body webinars)
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Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority
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We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more
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Flexible working schedule. You’ll find the flexibility for balance in your life
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Being part of Wolters Kluwer you will contribute to the development of our own products and software solutions. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world
