Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Join Gradle, the leading build system used by millions of developers globally, as a Lead/Principal Engineer. You will drive the delivery of major complex projects, design and implement 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 and architecture. Preferred qualifications include Gradle build development experience, Kotlin or Groovy programming, and open-source contributions. The position is remote, ideally in Central European or Eastern time zones, offering seamless collaboration with colleagues.

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

• Driving delivery of major complex projects
• Designing and implementing 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

• Passion for making other software engineers more productive
• Strong customer and community focus
• Delivering useful high-quality solutions
• Pragmatism in execution and getting things done
• Open communication and respect for each other
• Remote, ideally targeting Central European or Eastern timezones. We provide working conditions allowing seamless collaboration with your colleagues through email, chat, and video conferencing