We are hiring at Klopotek for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our growing team in Italy!
You will be an experienced, passionate and pragmatic Software Development Engineer with an inquisitive mind who is motivated to make change for the better and most importantly put our customer first. You will enjoy working as part of a team and be a keen problem solver. Comfortable with modern engineering practices and software development tooling and technologies you’ll use innovation to improve the customer experience and efficiency of engineering teams.
Here is a little window into our company: Klopotek is a software company that develops solutions for major global media and publishing groups. With 30 years of experience providing solutions to an ever-growing international clientele, we operate from our single Italian office in Gioia Del Colle (BA). Our software has been specifically designed for the publishing industry: unlike customized versions of generic ERP solutions, it has been built to meet the unique needs of this industry and combines detailed and specialized knowledge in this area with modern technology.
We contribute to the success of more than 400 publishers with over 3,000 imprints and over 24,800 users in 140+ locations, seamlessly covering every aspect of the publishing processes.
Klopotek was acquired by Valsoft and now operates under the Aspire Software portfolio. Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.
The successful candidate will live within commutable distance from our office in our Gioia Del Colle, Bari office, working in a hybrid work model!
What your day will look like:

• Fluent in server-side technologies and architecture (Java/JPA/Jax-RS/Hibernate)
• Design and develop APIs
• Participate in requirements analysis
• Perform effective code reviews and provide guidance on solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software designs and architectures
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Write technical documentation
• Integrate data storage solutions, including databases (Oracle), key-value stores (Redis), blob stores, and No-SQL (Solr)
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support
• Write unit tests and ensure high code coverage to improve software quality and maintainability (Experience with JUnit/JMeter)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers
• Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends
• Experience with Agile methodologies and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain web applications using Java, Java Script, Type Script, Angular JS/Angular, HTML5, CSS, and Sass
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs

About you:

• Proficiency in backend technologies: Java (8 or higher), SQL-92 (or higher), PL/SQL, Oracle
• Proficiency in frontend technologies: Java Script/Type Script, Angular JS/Angular 2.0+, HTML5, CSS, Sass
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for software development and a willingness to dive into complex and challenging tasks
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Experience with cloud-based services
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java Script/Typescript, Micro frontend architecture, Angular, and/or Angular JS
• Familiarity with JBoss Wildfly
• Familiarity with Keycloak/Open ID Connect/OAuth 2/JWT
• Familiarity with Active MQ/AMQ
• Familiarity with Solr/Elastic Search
• Respect existing architecture, methodology, and processes but also bring new ideas and challenges when appropriate
• At least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorized to work in Italy

For information about Klopotek, please visit our website at www.klopotek.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.