At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That’s why at Appfire, you choose.
Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you’re most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we’ve got you covered.
Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being.
Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey.
No one knows you better than you do. So join us and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. Choose Appfire.
Appfire is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer. You will be a member of Administration Tools.
This role requires you to work hybrid model from Sofia, Bulgaria.
We are passionate about tools. As software professionals, we know how important great tools are to increase organisational alignment, team speed, engineers’ satisfaction and ultimately maximize the value that teams can deliver to the customers. We wanted to share this passion for Great Tools with our users. Since 2006 we use Atlassian tools and have found that their philosophy about software is very close to ours. Using Atlassian products as a core platform we deliver Great Tools to software companies and IT teams that want to innovate, build products better and change the status quo.We take pride in our work. Our apps are used in some of the largest Atlassian deployments in the world.
We value a calm and open work environment built on trust. While our work is very important to us we value our time out of work just as much and we have great work-life balance.
Your everyday tasks will include:
Work on some of the top apps for Atlassian Jira
Implement great features for products that users love using
Be involved in the whole process from conceptualizing to development and testing of new features and products
Fix defects, write automated tests and keep the high quality of the codebase
Automate processes where possible and contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices
Work independently and as part of our team
Provide mentorship and share knowledge on best practices with the team
You’re A Good Fit If:
Passionate about programming and want to learn more
Demonstrated understanding of software development
Detail oriented
Self-driven, self-managed and efficient
A person with great technical, interpersonal and communication skills
About You:
5+ years of experience as a software engineer
Experience with Java or similar languages/technologies
Experience with some of: OSGi, EMF, Spring, Dependency injection (Guice), REST, ORM, multi-threaded programming, design patterns, JUnit, Jira, Git, Scrum
Any experience with web front-end technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS) is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to innovate and adapt to new challenges
We offer:
Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
25 paid days off, regardless of years of experience (30 days after 5 years with the company)
Private healthcare
Sofia public transport card
Multisport card
Development opportunities via our Appfire University
Come join us at our new office building! GORA is a new office building located in the heart of the city, within a walking distance from Paradise Mall and Vitosha Metro station. LEED certified GORA offers sustainable and comfortable spaces for the business development of its tenants.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer: The responsibilities outlined in this job posting are intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business.
A people-first approach to business
Since its inception, Appfire has been a remote-first company. With 800+ employees (who we call fireflies) across 27 countries, we foster an environment where everyone is respected. We invest in team members by ensuring they grow professionally and personally.
Watch Appfire's Co-founder and CEO Randall Ward talk about his people-first leadership philosophy: https://youtu.be/GXuChQzzowI
Making an impact
At Appfire, corporate social responsibility is driven by team members, family, friends, customers, and partners through Appfire Town. This program brings people together to generate a strong social impact in our local and global communities.
Our CEO believes being philanthropic is integral to operating our business and is not merely the result of our success. In 2015, Appfire joined the Pledge 1% network of organizations committed to philanthropy. Appfire has since grown our Pledge 1% program to include all four pledge types — product, profit, equity, and employee time. We were among the first to do this, and we’re proud that Pledge 1% is part of our evolution.
Our business
Appfire has been profitable since its inception, with best-in-class free cash flow margins relative to the broader SaaS universe. The company's mission to equip and connect every team so they can plan and deliver their best work has proven successful, producing consistent year-over-year (YoY) growth – with Appfire growing from $10M ARR in 2019 to $200M ARR in 2023.
What’s our secret sauce?
Market recognition
Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards.
Read about Appfire's continuous growth and mission to equip and connect every team so they can plan and deliver their best work.
Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO)
Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
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