Kotlin/Java to Kotlin Developer (Monetization CBT)

Job Description

We are looking for a Kotlin / Java Developer (on a Mid level) to strengthen the Consumer Business Solutions team.

ABOUT THE TEAM

• We are responsible for the User Revenue Suite, which covers the journey from unknown user to paying subscriber.
• The main focus of our team are backend applications built for the biggest newspapers in Norway and Sweden as well as 5 smaller brands which in total means over 1 million subscribers today.
• The subscription part of the User Revenue Suite is very similar across our brands, which means we have a common platform for identity, monetization and payment area.
• The main goals of the suite are giving access to payment content and handling whole order flow together with self service to manage subscription.
• Working in a distributed team: ~10 developers (Kotlin/Java) are based in Poland, business analytics are in Norway & Sweden together with our UX resources.
• This is User Revenue Suite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSJZoqV-K9k

ABOUT THE ROLE

• In fact we are building a new platform, which will be more consolidated than the current one.
• It means, we still have plenty of green field areas where you can help us.
• Working on many different areas of the JVM world, following micro-services concepts & Continuous Deployment style.
• Time required to focus on quality.
• Having an impact on the project at all stages.

ABOUT YOU

• You are a backend developer, with a history of working with JVM languages and a strong motivation to learn Kotlin , as our current stack is written in it.
• You have experience in modern JVM backend frameworks like Vert.x, Ktor, Spring Boot
• You have experience both with relational databases (we prefer to use PostgreSQL), and NoSQL (like Redis)
• You are familiar with AWS (like ECS, SNS/SQS, Lambda)
• You have knowledge of REST, docker
• You have a focus on code quality and test coverage
• You have a good understanding of concepts and/or experience with Continuous Deployment
• You are open, curious and eager to learn new things
• You are active in meetings and good at turning the conclusions into actions
• You are proficient in English (both speaking and writing)