Senior Kotlin Developer

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We are seeking Senior Kotlin Developers to join a high-caliber engineering team delivering critical solutions for a global financial leader.
You will join a team of experts focused on building robust, scalable systems where the emphasis is on quality, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and leveraging the full power of the Kotlin ecosystem.

Essential functions

• Design and build high-performance backend services using Kotlin, ensuring systems are scalable and resilient
• Maintain the highest standards of code quality, following Clean Code principles and robust TDD practices.
• Design, optimize, and maintain complex data structures within Oracle environments to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Manage and scale applications within Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and efficient resource utilization.
• Own the full CI/CD lifecycle, maintaining and improving automated pipelines to ensure frequent, stable, and secure production releases.
• Actively participate in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous delivery.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate complex financial requirements into elegant technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Expert Kotlin Proficiency: Deep experience with Kotlin and its modern ecosystem; you are someone who keeps abreast of the latest language features.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and a strong understanding of containerized environments.
• Data Expertise: Solid experience working with Oracle or similar enterprise-grade relational databases.
• CI/CD Fluency: Proven ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Quality First Mindset: Expert knowledge of TDD (Test-Driven Development) and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
• Agile DNA: Extensive experience working in mature Agile settings.
• Communication: Ability to navigate complex environments with a consultative and proactive approach.

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About us
Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI , supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data , analytics , cloud & DevOps , application modernization and customer experience . Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.