Java Engineer, Auto1 Platform (f/m/x)

As a Java Engineer at AUTO1 Group, your primary responsibilities include architecting, developing, and maintaining our service-oriented platform that features over 300 restful microservices. You'll work across the entire software development life cycle—monitoring, quality assurance, and shipping your code. Your role also involves solving complex problems, driving technological innovation, and collaborating closely with other engineering and product teams to maintain high business standards while exploring new technologies.

To qualify for the Java Engineer position at AUTO1 Group, you should have at least three years of professional experience in Java programming, particularly with Spring-based technologies, and be familiar with Java 8 or newer. An understanding of microservices architecture and experience with AWS are also essential. In addition, you should feel comfortable taking responsibility for your work and have a deep understanding of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and experience in building restful APIs.

At AUTO1 Group, we prioritize your professional development. We provide an educational budget for courses and training that align with your career goals. As a Java Engineer, you will have opportunities to participate in in-house training, collaborate with talented colleagues, and even engage in fun team events like Hackathons and company parties, all designed to foster continuous growth and learning.

Yes! AUTO1 Group values work-life balance and offers remote work options for Java Engineers, especially for candidates already residing in the EU. You can enjoy flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation to maintain your work-life harmony while making a significant impact on our projects.

AUTO1 Group is committed to an open culture that fosters diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We welcome every applicant, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, or disability. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance our work environment and lead to better innovations, making us stronger as a team.

When addressing your experience with Java programming, focus on your specific projects and responsibilities. Highlight any frameworks you used, like Spring Boot or Spring Cloud, and how you've contributed to developing RESTful services or microservices. Be ready to discuss any challenges you faced and how you solved them, showcasing your problem-solving and technical skills.

In your response, explain the concept of microservices and how they allow for modular application development. Share specific examples of projects where you've built or interacted with microservices, detailing the technologies and practices you employed, such as Docker, REST APIs, or cloud deployment. This shows your understanding and experience with contemporary software architecture.

Discuss your approach to maintaining code quality, including practices such as code reviews, writing unit and integration tests, and following coding standards. Share personal methodologies you leverage for Code Quality Assurance, showcasing your proactive attitude towards delivering high-quality software.

Collaboration is key in engineering. Share specific instances when you worked with other team members, detailing the project dynamics and how you ensured effective communication. Highlight any tools you used for collaboration, such as JIRA or Git, and your ability to mentor and support those around you.

Mention the resources you utilize for continuous learning, such as online courses, tech blogs, or community events. Talk about influential tech conferences, meet-ups, or hackathons that have contributed to your professional growth and how staying updated on emerging trends helps you drive technological innovations at companies like AUTO1 Group.

It's important to display your conflict resolution skills. Discuss your approach to addressing disagreements respectfully, emphasizing effective communication, active listening, and finding common ground. Share an example if possible, showing how your efforts led to a collaboration that improved team dynamics.

In your answers, highlight the AWS services you’ve worked with, emphasizing how they apply to the projects you’ve been part of. Discuss the specific use cases of cloud storage, serverless computing, or API services within your previous roles and the overall benefit they brought to your development process.

Address specific challenges faced in Java development, such as performance issues or integration hurdles. Share actionable strategies you've employed to resolve these challenges, illustrating your problem-solving capabilities and resilience under pressure.

Express a genuine enthusiasm for AUTO1 Group’s innovative approach in the automotive industry. Discuss your alignment with the company's values, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative culture. Show that you’ve researched the company’s initiatives and are eager to contribute your skills to the team.

Make sure to mention specific coding standards that you adhere to, such as SOLID principles, naming conventions, and documentation practices. Explain how these standards improve maintainability and facilitate teamwork and how you ensure adherence to them in your day-to-day work.