Software Engineer (Java)

The creative mind behind every project.  Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in. 
 
 **Please note: This is a hybrid role and requires the candidate to be based in Graz, Austria.
 

About Us    

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.  

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.  

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!  

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community.  

About the role 

We are looking for a solid Mid-to-Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. While your primary expertise should be in Java backend development, we’re looking for someone who is open to leveraging other backend technologies, such as Node.js, when the project demands it. 

The ideal candidate has fullstack experience but if you're a strong backend developer without frontend specialization, we'd still love to hear from you. This is a hands-on development role that offers the opportunity to work on high-impact systems in a modern, agile environment. 

About you 

Key personality traits: 

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.  
• Proactive and supportive team player.  
• Ability to act independently.  
• Quick to learn new techniques and eager to embrace new challenges.  
• Positive attitude towards change and a fast-paced environment.  
• Can-do approach towards development initiatives, methodologies, and working practices.  
• Embraces a challenger mindset, thriving on pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and focusing on delivering value.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services primarily in Java 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features 
• Be open to using non-Java backend technologies (e.g., Node.js) when appropriate 
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to best practices 
• Build or integrate with frontend applications using common frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) — if fullstack 
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance 

Key Requirements 

• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on Java 
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, RESTful APIs, and microservices 
• Willingness and ability to work with other backend stacks (such as Node.js) 
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments 
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git 

Nice to Haves 

• Fullstack development experience (any modern frontend stack – React, Angular, Vue, etc.) 
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices 
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) 
• German-speaking skills 

Working at Ascent 

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.  
 
Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we’ll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries. 
 
Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply. 

If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ta.admin@ascent.io.

For more details about life at Ascent, check out our Life Page here.

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