Java Developer II - AutoOps Services - Platform Applications

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale , unleashing the potential of businesses and people.

We are looking for a skilled Java Engineer II to join our AutoOps team, where you'll dive into performance and optimization in a production environment. This position allows for flexibility in location, so you can be based nearly anywhere in Canada.

As a member of the AutoOps Backend team, you will play key roles in developing features and designing systems. You will work with skilled professionals to influence the product's growth. You will also help define how our customers interact with their data.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable Java code while adhering to industry best practices. Participate in code reviews to uphold quality standards and troubleshoot issues within existing software solutions.
• Integrate third-party APIs and conduct unit and integration testing to ensure reliability. Develop and implement the necessary business and infrastructure logic for the ELK stack.
• Implement RESTful services to enable effective system communication. Ensure data consistency and integrity throughout the integration process. Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define integration requirements and develop strategies for integrating the ELK stack with various data sources.
• Tackle difficult issues, including performance or concurrency issues, and propose solutions.
• Leverage AI tools as an integral part of your daily workflow to improve productivity, accelerate problem solving, and deliver high-quality results while applying sound engineering judgment.
• Own operational investigations end-to-end, until performance or stability issues are successfully resolved.
• Support our support engineers with the harder problems.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in Java programming language.
• Knowledge in system design and architecture.
• Experience with designing and implementing RESTful services.
• Familiarity with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Experience with operational investigations, resolving stability issues, and have the ability to troubleshoot performance and concurrency issues.
• Willingness to dive into new issues and ask for help when you need it.
• Basic knowledge in any relational database with a preference for Postgres.
• A proven track record of using AI to accelerate development, debug complex systems, and optimize code, while still owning the final outcomes.
• The ability to collaborate across functions and teams and seamlessly transition between different projects, codebases, or teams based on business priorities.
• Work autonomously, drive decisions, and result in a distributed team by leveraging asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave