Role Description As a Staff / Specialist Software Engineer at Mindera, you need to have excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team and make a strong contribution to defining and delivering solutions in an iterative and collaborative way. You will work closely with engineering teams to foster commercial awareness, ensure a clear understanding of how technical decisions impact business outcomes, and inspire innovation. When you join Mindera, we welcome you into a fun and bureaucracy-free work culture, built on the principles of lean and self-organization. How You’ll Make an Impact: - Being involved in all areas of delivery, with the technical gravitas to mentor and inspire the development team, helping your team improve by sharing your own knowledge, experience, and insights. - Taking ownership of your code every step of the way - from development to deployment and maintenance. - Diagnosing issues in production and devising solutions for them. - Being an integral part of solutions design and implementation. - Challenging business requirements, to ensure you are continuously delivering the best possible outcome. - Harnessing innovation and driving adoption of new technologies to deliver business value. - Contributing to shaping our online technology roadmap, influencing our future technical direction, and balancing passion with precision to deliver exceptional online service and solutions for our customers. - Conducting technical interviews for positions within your area of expertise. Qualifications - Minimum 10 years of experience with Java programming language, including latest versions (17 & 21). - Experience in any of the popular web frameworks like Spring (boot, cloud, data flow) or Micronaut. - Cloud technology experience: Azure Cloud, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Github Actions. - Knowledge of architectural styles: Microservices, Web services, SOA and API Protocols: GraphQL Federation, REST API. - Experience in monitoring & observability: OpenTelemetry, Dynatrace, other Observability tools. - Proficiency in using build tools: Gradle. - Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development. - Experience in working with databases: MongoDB, MySQL. - Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, NexusPro (or similar). - Knowledge and experience of agile frameworks and practices: Scrum/Kanban, user stories, BDD/TDD, DevOps, Continuous Integration & Delivery, Pair Programming etc. - Proficiency in applying design patterns effectively to develop scalable and maintainable solutions. - Previous experience in balancing technical priorities with business needs and aligning teams with organisational goals while maintaining technical standards. - A strong interest in understanding market dynamics and identifying customer needs to drive strategic decision-making and business growth. - Experience in mentoring engineering teams, fostering collaboration and providing guidance when needed. - Fluency in English. - Depending on the project, relevant experience in other areas would be necessary: - Strong understanding of Product Information Management / Master Data Management platforms (like Stibo STEP), and background in e-commerce/retail would be appreciated. - For some projects Kotlin experience is nice-to-have. Benefits - Counseling and psychotherapy services. - Free English lessons. - Annual profit distribution, subject to company performance and board decision (only for CLT contracts). - Trainings and learning opportunities to grow within your role. - Flexibility to choose where you work from. - Parties, gatherings & trips. Company Description We're thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you what it's like to be a part of the Mindera community. We're a group of friendly and talented individuals who work together to bring projects to life, in a fun, politics-free environment. Our culture is all about being adaptable and self-organized. We want Minders to take risks, make decisions, work together and feel free to be their most authentic selves, every single day. We work closely with our clients to truly understand their products and develop high-performance, resilient, and scalable software systems that make a real impact for their users and businesses, worldwide. We are proud of our work, we're always learning and growing in our Agile and collaborative environment, and we hope you'll love it here just as much as we do! Check out our Handbook & get to know us better: Mindera Handbook Mindera around the world: Porto, Portugal | Aveiro, Portugal | Coimbra, Portugal | Leicester, UK | San Diego, USA | San Francisco, USA | Chennai, India | Bengaluru, India | Blumenau, Brazil | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Valencia, Spain | Casablanca, Morocco | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & Remote.

About Very (Remote – North America) Very is a fully distributed technology firm led by expert problem-solvers who create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer products from pilot to production in record time. We believe that real innovation happens in the grind — working shoulder to shoulder with clients who are building the future. Our team thrives on that energy. When we’re not helping clients deliver business-critical outcomes, we’re refining our craft and celebrating what it means to do hard things well. We’ve built a collaborative, tight-knit culture that thrives in both remote and in-person settings. We’ve won numerous workplace awards over the years, including Great Place to Work certification and recognition from Parity.org as a Best Company for Women to Advance. Our clients include well-known brands like Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio, and Fellowes — all determined to leverage connected devices and AI to drive meaningful impact. Our job is simple: help them win. About This Role A Lead at Very is an individual who operates with the highest degree of knowledge and accountability for the delivery of services to our customers. They provide excellent technical leadership and delivery skills, as it pertains to complex, multi-faceted projects at Very. They have a strong executive presence, which gives major client stakeholders the confidence that we will deliver, and gives our team the confidence and accountability to do so. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will serve as the key technical architect across multiple client engagements, ensuring that each system’s design and implementation align with customer goals and business outcomes. You’ll architect modern, scalable software spanning AWS & Azure infrastructure, backend, web frontend, and mobile — and you’ll get your hands dirty in implementation. Your technical skills must meet a very high standard: you’ll set the bar for engineering excellence through high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. At Very the key distinction between mid, senior and lead roles is the scope and depth of your expertise and responsibility. As a mid you can own and deliver tasks (work packages) with a high level of professionalism and know when to reach out for help. As a senior, you have deep expertise in your area of specialization and can execute independently in your domain while interfacing with other software stacks. As a lead you become a true full stack engineer with the ability to plan, execute and lead a team across the full software stack, while interfacing with non-software aspects of the project. This is not an easy role. You’ll work in complex domains, under real deadlines, and with clients who expect you to bring clarity, confidence, and results. If you find satisfaction in doing hard things well — in solving tough problems, building real systems, and helping others rise to the challenge — you’ll fit right in. As a client services organization, travel may be required up to 10% of the time. Some clients may also require periodic assignment to 24/7 support rotation. What You’ll Be Working On Every engagement at Very is different, but they share one common theme: we build things that matter. From connected hardware and data systems to large-scale web and AI-driven platforms, you’ll: - Serve as the key technical architect across multiple client engagements, ensuring technical strategy aligns with business goals and measurable outcomes. - Lead architecture design across frontend, backend, and cloud layers, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. - Contribute directly to implementation — writing production-grade code that demonstrates the standard of craftsmanship expected at Very. - Collaborate across disciplines (Hardware, Data Science, and Design) to deliver end-to-end connected and intelligent product ecosystems. - Partner with our commercial team as a solutions engineer, supporting pre-sales efforts, technical scoping, and estimation for Statements of Work. - Establish standards for coding, CI/CD, testing, and deployment that enable predictable, high-quality delivery. - Identify and mitigate architectural or delivery risks early through proactive technical leadership. You’ll operate in a modern, polyglot environment that includes: - Frontend: React, Vite, Expo, TypeScript, WebSockets, Progressive Web Apps - Backend: Java, Dropwizard, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, Django - Cloud: AWS (Lambda, ECS, Fargate, RDS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, SNS, SQS), Azure - DevOps: Docker, Terraform, Pulimi, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines - Databases: Postgres, Redis, TimescaleDB, DynamoDB - Testing: Jest, Cypress, Pytest, and other automated test frameworks Outcomes - Deliver Successful Programs: Lead 2+ concurrent full-stack client projects to successful, on-time delivery with high client satisfaction. - Advance Delivery Standards: Collaborate with Directors and Executives to continuously raise the bar for technical quality and delivery discipline. - Architect for Scale: Define architectures that achieve measurable improvements in system scalability, maintainability, and performance. - Mentor and Develop Teams: Push others to elevate their technical and delivery maturity — and make them better for having worked with you. - Support Growth: Partner with sales and client success teams to secure new opportunities and expand existing engagements. Responsibilities - Lead architecture reviews, ensuring technical integrity, maintainability, and security. - Partner with Product Managers and Technical Leads to translate client needs into technical plans and deliverables. - Contribute high-quality, production-ready code, modeling best practices for implementation and testing. - Ensure adherence to Very’s standards for code quality, testing, and documentation. - Create and maintain automated tests across all layers of the stack. - Develop and manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, logging, monitoring, and alerting. - Support project health through proactive technical risk identification and mitigation. - Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback that improves overall quality. - Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent. - Represent Very in client meetings and at industry events as a subject-matter expert. - Lead junior engineers on client programs through development and 24/7 on-call rotation and assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues. Minimum Qualifications General Experience - BS or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field - 10+ years of professional software development experience - 4+ years of experience developing Java based backend applications - 3+ years in a technical leadership role overseeing cross-functional engineering teams - Proven success delivering full-stack systems from concept to production - Demonstrated ability to maintain public facing production systems at scale - Experience leading complex projects involving platform, backend and frontend development - Strong client-facing communication and executive presentation skills - Professional services or consulting experience strongly preferred Technical Proficiency - Deep expertise in multiple backend frameworks especially Django and Dropwizard - Strong front-end experience in React, Expo, Vite, TypeScript - Skilled in relational and non-relational data modeling - Extensive knowledge in building from scratch and supporting event driven cloud platforms in AWS and Azure including security, logging, monitoring, observability and performance at scale - AWS service expertise: Lambda, ECS, Fargate, RDS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, SNS, SQS - Highly proficient in CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or Pulimi) Requirements - Must be US-based. - US Citizen (required). - Must be able to pass a Federal Personnel Security clearance (company will facilitate). Skills - Client Obsessed: Keeps the client’s success front and center. Measures technical choices by their business impact. - Communicates Effectively: Expert communicator who informs, engages, and aligns diverse audiences. - Sets the Bar: Holds themselves and others to exceptionally high technical and delivery standards. - Thrives in the Grind: Finds energy and satisfaction in complex, high-stakes work — and helps others do the same. - Leads Through Complexity: Brings clarity and direction when projects are messy, high-pressure, or uncertain. Compensation Base Compensation: USD $175,000–$185,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Variable Compensation: Up to 15% in the first year. Perks & Benefits: - 401k match - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - $200/mo cell/internet stipend - $600/yr home office equipment stipend - Paid parental leave (95th percentile in the U.S.) - Continuing education stipend ($2,500/yr after one year) - Loaned MacBook Pro and other necessary equipment Why Work for Very We do not promise an easy ride — we promise meaningful work. We work hard because our clients’ success depends on it, and we take pride in delivering when others can’t. We collaborate closely, move fast, and stay grounded in results. We take joy in the process — in the problem-solving, the iteration, and the shared wins that come from doing the hard things well. If you’re looking for a place where every project matters, where the standards are high, and where you’ll grow by pushing yourself and others — welcome to Very. IMPORTANT: 1. We don't currently provide Visa Sponsorship. Don't apply if you require this. 2. This job is remote but if you’re not located in the region or country mentioned in the post’s title, do not continue. Your application won’t be reviewed. Interviewing for a new company is a serious time commitment for all parties involved. Please take the time to read this and thoughtfully consider if we would be a good fit for one another. No contractors or agencies. Seriously. #LI-Remote **Note: To qualify for this role, you must reside in the US, be a US Citizen and be able to pass a Federal Personnel Security clearance (company will facilitate).

• Build, mentor, and scale a team of engineers passionate about hardware platform enablement • Partner with internal teams to complete bring-up and readiness for next-generation platforms • Coordinate requirements and schedules with external partners • Translate evolving roadmaps into clear achievements and measurable outcomes • Improve automation and operational tooling to streamline onboarding and reduce time-to-production

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday. Automation is the key to creating highly reliable and secure large-scale software systems. Are you ready to launch your career by engineering solutions rather than simply fixing problems? We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join our global Secure Platform Operations team in the US. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career engineer to work at the intersection of platform engineering, security, and developer experience. You will be mentored by senior leaders to help build and evolve a platform with security as a first priority, and support engineering teams with onboarding, automating, and simplifying the experience in order to improve resilience/reliability, reduce operational burden for teams, and accelerate productivity and velocity for Smartsheet. In this role, you will learn to treat security and reliability as software engineering challenges. You will grow into a key contributor who ensures our production environment is scalable, defensible, and highly reliable. What You Will Do - Learn and Build Secure Infrastructure: Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will assist in designing and maintaining secure infrastructure on EKS in our multi-cloud environment (AWS) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). - Automate Security & Workflows: You will write code (Python, Go, or Bash) to automate manual tasks, threat detection, and vulnerability management processes. - Secure the Pipeline: You will help integrate security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring developers receive fast, actionable feedback on their code. - Support Container Operations: You will gain hands-on experience managing and securing our container orchestration platform (Kubernetes/EKS) and self-hosted GitLab Runners. - Collaborate and Grow: You will participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and blameless post-mortems to learn operational excellence and security best practices. What You Have: - US Person Status: Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National to meet federal compliance requirements. - Education: A BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent capability). - Foundational Coding Skills: Proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language, such as Python, Go, Java, or Bash. - Cloud Curiosity: A basic understanding of cloud concepts (AWS preferred) and a strong desire to learn Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). - Security Mindset: Familiarity with basic security concepts (e.g., OWASP Top 10) or a strong interest in the cybersecurity landscape. - Problem Solving: A critical thinker who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems and wants to understand how large-scale systems work. - Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Nice to Have: - Previous internship experience in DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, or Software Engineering. - Experience with Linux/Unix command line. - Personal projects or coursework involving Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub). - Basic understanding of networking concepts (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP). Current US Perks & Benefits: - Medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees - 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay) - Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity - Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off - US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans - US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year - Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave - Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community - Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses - Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account - Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity. US Base Salary Pay Range $107,500—$147,500 USD Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. #LI-Remote