About Us:
Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.
In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.
With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.
Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented and driven Java Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust backend solutions that power our critical business systems. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will contribute to creating scalable, reliable systems that deliver seamless experiences to our customers and partners.
What You Will Do
- Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Java and related frameworks, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, including comprehensive unit and integration tests.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and improvements.
- Leverage container technologies and cloud platforms to develop and deploy high-throughput systems.
- Identify and address technical challenges, continuously improving system performance and reliability.
Who You Are
- Experienced in owning tasks end-to-end, ensuring quality and delivering value in Agile/Scrum environments.
- A self-motivated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative team setting.
- Skilled at breaking down complex problems and creating clear, actionable plans to address them.
- Proficient in communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passionate about continuous learning and mentoring team members when needed.
- Strong Java programming skills, with 3+ years of experience in software development.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring (preferred) and testing tools like JUnit.
- Solid understanding of SQL databases (e.g., MySQL) and experience in Linux/UNIX environments.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and distributed systems is highly desirable.
Why Planet :
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.
At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.
