Backend Java Developer
Details
- Job Title:
- Backend Java Developer
- Department:
- Development
- Reports to:
- VP Development
- Location:
- eBuddy HQ, Amsterdam
About eBuddy
eBuddy created the world’s first independent, web browser-based IM service in 2003 and extended the service to mobile in June 2007. eBuddy is available in 37 languages, and its patent-pending technology enables more than 25 million unique monthly visitors with AIM, Facebook, GoogleTalk, ICQ, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! IM accounts to chat free of charge in one interface without having to download or install any application. eBuddy offers mobile users a unique user experience with its mobile IM clients. (learn more at eBuddy Mobile Messenger and eBuddy Lite Messenger. It is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing Mobile IM services with over 10 million unique monthly visitors. eBuddy is based in Amsterdam with additional offices in London and San Francisco, and is a privately-held company backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. Learn more at www.ebuddy.com.
Description
As a Backend Java Developer you will focus primarily on our IM Server backend. You will be involved in all stages of development within our Backend team, from specification to design, development, testing, debugging and maintenance. You are a hands-on team player, working with others in an agile development team (Scrum). You have extensive experience with various open source technologies and you are an ace in Serverside Java (Concurrency, Networking, Non-blocking I/O). You keep yourself up to date with the latest technologies.
Company Profile
eBuddy is a successful worldwide internet start-up. Our user base of 60 million people worldwide is growing at a fast rate. We currently work with 35 people in the city center of Amsterdam.
Focus areas
- Instant Messaging
- Mobile Messaging
- viral marketing concepts
Company culture
- Very international
- Very casual
- Very dynamic
Your role
- Implement new features and maintain existing code
- Keep up-to-date with new emerging technologies that might be useful for the development of current and new applications
- Ensuring software quality (including Unit tests, Load tests, etc.)
Your skills
- Computer Science Degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimal 5 years experience in advanced J2EE development.
- Good understanding of the application development process
- Excellent knowledge of Concurrency, Networking and Non-blocking I/O
- Fluent in English both reading and writing
- No 9-5 mentality
- Sense of humor and excellent communication skills
We offer
- A very competitive salary with an employee option plan
- Opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing internet companies worldwide
- Fun, innovative, entrepreneurial and rewarding job environment
Application
Are you interested in working for an international, dynamic, young and fast growing company? You can apply for this vacancy by sending a motivational letter and CV to Marjon Schumacher at jobs[at]ebuddy.com (No third party recruiters, please)
