Lead Java Engineer, Employer Engagement
Chicago, IL

Job Description

About the Job

The Employer Engagement team is looking for a Lead Java Engineer to help build out a new suite of features for employers to attract talent through Glassdoor. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a completely new team and build new ways for employers and job seekers to connect around prospective job opportunities.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a passion for development and a strong background in building dynamic, high-volume web sites with Java using an agile development methodology.

We look for self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment - which means wearing many hats, being comfortable changing direction quickly, and an eagerness to learn new technologies as needed.

You'll work with a small, collaborative team of engineers, product managers, and designers, making excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must. Most importantly, we look for people who can prioritize, multi-task, and deliver - because it's a lot more fun to get things done.

Skills and Requirements

* 7+ years of software development experience on large scale, high-volume systems
* Experience leading engineering teams, including establishing best practices, creating core architecture for a site and mentoring junior engineers
* Proficient with open source Java technologies like Spring and Hibernate
* Proficient working with relational databases as well as NoSQL technologies like Redis and Riak
* Experience building service-oriented solutions and RESTful microservices
* Strong Computer Science fundamentals and knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and object oriented design
* Strong understanding of Java multithreading, concurrency and memory management
* Experience with writing both unit tests and integration tests

Why Glassdoor?

* Work with purpose - join us in creating transparency for job seekers everywhere
* Glassdoor gives back! Glassdoor is a Pledge 1% member; all employees receive 3 paid volunteer days per year
* 100% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage; 80% dependent coverage
* Paid holidays and flexible paid time off
* Long Term Incentive Plan
* 401(k) Plan with a Company Match to prepare for your future
* Located in up-and-coming Fulton Market neighborhood
* Discounted memberships for local gyms and Divvy
* Free snacks, drinks, and coffee always available
* Your choice between Mac or PC
* Fun office events and celebrations
* Convenient to public transportation, with pre-tax commuter benefits available

Glassdoor is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Glassdoor is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.