Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join Gradle, a leading provider of build tools for millions of developers globally, as a Lead/Principal Engineer. You will drive the delivery of major complex projects, design innovative solutions, and mentor other engineers. This role requires 10+ years of software development experience, extensive experience in designing and building software systems, deep Java and JVM expertise, and excellent understanding of software design. Preferred qualifications include Gradle build development experience, Kotlin/Groovy programming, and open-source contributions. Gradle offers competitive salaries, stock options, a learning stipend, home office stipend, volunteer days, a yearly global meeting, and tailored international benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Extensive experience designing and building software systems
• Deep expertise in Java and the JVM platform
• Excellent understanding of software design, architecture, and non-functional requirements
• Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of major complex projects
• Design and implement innovative and technically challenging solutions
• Mentor and guide other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining Gradle builds
• Experience programming in Kotlin or Groovy
• Experience contributing to open-source projects

Benefits

• Learning & development : We offer a $1,000 annual learning and development stipend and a monthly meeting-free day dedicated to learning
• Home office stipend : We offer a $1,500 home office stipend to make sure you’re comfortably equipped to work remotely
• Volunteer day : We offer up to 8 hours of paid time each year for team members to give back to their local communities
• Gradle World Meeting : We gather once a year for a week of in-person meetings and team-building events (at a very cool global “destination” venue)
• International benefits : We provide benefits that are tailored to your country of work
• Competitive salary / Stock options: We offer competitive salaries and company stock option plans to all team members