Java Developer (remote work)
Summary
The Java Developer will join the ELS Java Team to analyze vulnerabilities, backport security patches, and maintain legacy Java environments. The role focuses on securing open-source libraries and frameworks using Java Core, Spring, and CI/CD tools.
TuxCare offers a portfolio of security solutions for Linux and open-source software aimed at enterprise organizations. With TuxCare, enterprises can automate live vulnerability patching, minimize downtime, keep their applications secure and compliant, and get support from a team that knows Linux security best – covering the most popular Linux distributions, end-of-life systems, programming languages, and much more. For more information, visit our website: .
One of TuxCare’s key products is Endless Lifecycle Support (ELS), which enables organizations to securely continue using Linux distributions and software languages that have reached end of life or no longer receive standard security updates. ELS delivers vulnerability patches for unsupported versions of CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Oracle Linux, as well as for runtimes and frameworks such as PHP, Python, Spring, Angular/AngularJS, Django, and Flask.
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We are looking for a talented and passionate Java Developer to join our ELS Java Team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing secure Java instrumentation for heterogeneous Java-based environments. We are looking for someone with extensive expertise in Java tools and a fresh and revolutionary approach. This challenging mission requires a deep understanding of Java tools and a keen eye for creating groundbreaking solutions.
As a Java Developer, you will:
- Analyze publicly disclosed vulnerabilities (CVEs) affecting Java open-source libraries and frameworks
- Investigate and identify safe and compatible versions of third-party dependencies
- Backport security patches from newer releases to older versions
- Fix or mitigate vulnerabilities where no upstream patch exists
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Collaborate with other engineers and security specialists to deliver high-quality, production-ready updates
Requirements
To be successful, you should have:
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- In-depth knowledge of Java Core and Spring
- Experience with dependency management tools (Maven, Gradle, Ant)
- Experience with AI tools on a daily basis
- Experience with GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub for CI/CD
- Experience with legacy systems and maintaining backward compatibility
- English - upper-intermediate and higher
Nice to have:
- Experience with repository management systems such as Nexus
- Experience with Python
Benefits
What's in it for you?
- A focus on professional development
- Interesting and challenging projects
- Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide
- Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves
- Compensation for private medical insurance
- Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
- Budget for education
- The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent
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Skills
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- How many years of experience do you have with Java Core and Spring?
- Do you have experience with code reviews?
- What experience do you have with dependency management tools like Maven or Gradle?
- What has been your experience working with libraries - have you mostly used them as-is, or have you ever explored their internal implementation?
- Please briefly explain your experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Have you worked with repository management systems like Nexus? If you have no experience with Nexus, please specify what you used instead.
- Please briefly describe your current AI development setup. Which AI tools do you use in your day-to-day work, and what types of tasks do you use them for?
- What is your level of English proficiency?