Java Engineer (f/m/x)

The Java Engineer at AUTO1 is responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining services within our platform, which includes over 300 restful microservices. Their duties also involve collaborating with engineering and product teams, solving complex problems, and ensuring high-quality standards for our applications.

To qualify as a Java Engineer at AUTO1, candidates should have at least 3 years of professional experience in Java programming, particularly with Spring-based technologies. Experience with building RESTful APIs and knowledge of Spring Boot is essential, while familiarity with JavaScript is a plus.

At AUTO1, you can expect a collaborative and diverse work environment, where over 100 nationalities come together. We value an open culture, direct communication, and offer flexible working hours, remote working options, and team events like hackathons and company parties.

AUTO1 is committed to personal development, offering an educational budget for continuous growth and learning. Java Engineers can also engage in mentoring their peers and be involved in discussing new technologies and innovations within the company.

AUTO1 values work-life balance highly and offers flexible working hours, options for remote work, and 30 days of vacation. Our culture promotes a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

In responding to this question, you should highlight your specific experiences working with Java and Spring. Discuss the projects you've worked on, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them, emphasizing any innovative solutions you contributed.

When answering this question, outline the nature of the problem, your thought process, and the steps you took to find a solution. Include any tools or technologies you used and what the outcome was, reflecting on what you learned.

You should mention your approach to testing, such as unit tests and integration tests, and any performance monitoring tools you use. Discuss the importance of adhering to coding standards and best practices while ensuring maintainability.

This is an opportunity to discuss your passion for continuous learning. Mention resources like online courses, tech blogs, or conferences you attend, and how you apply new knowledge to your work.

Share a specific story where you worked closely with other engineers or departments. Explain the roles you took on, the communication methods you employed, and how teamwork contributed to the project's success.

Discuss your organizational skills and any tools you use for task management. Explain how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks and communicate with your team to ensure alignment.

Reflect on your experience mentoring others, sharing examples where you've helped colleagues grow their skills or resolve issues, and how you believe that mentorship contributes to a stronger team.

Talk about the importance of feedback in your professional growth. Share your approach to receiving feedback, how you've implemented changes based on critiques, and any ways you promote a constructive feedback environment.

Discuss performance bottlenecks you've encountered and the strategies you've employed to optimize code, such as code reviews, profiling tools, or refactoring techniques, emphasizing your analytical approach.

In your response, express your passion for the automotive industry and how AUTO1’s innovative spirit aligns with your career goals. Mention any specific elements of the company culture or projects that attract you.