Who we are

Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 90+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, a co-working office model, etc.

Being in this craft for about 5 years, we managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.

All team members, including management, have an engineering background. The process, participants who speak the same language and have a similar approach based on technical principles, is always efficient. It is way easier to make decisions and introduce new features in a team with engineering at heart. It is the technical DNA that lets us build high-quality products that facilitate the lives of our customers’ users.

Position & client

Our client is ChargeLab. They build OCPP-compliant software for managing electric vehicle charging stations. For them we build a reporting dashboard that reflets charging stations activity.

Stack of the project

• Java
• AWS
• Flutter
• React

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Java developer who will help to set up tools / create a custom framework for the automation QA team. Someone who can really understand the architecture of the backend and the depth of it (with all AWS services used across the board), and help create a test automation framework that will talk well with the architecture. Note that the work is not necessarily all Java, it might also include test automation for React and mobile.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Java experience
• Knowledge of message brokers (SQS, Kafka)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG)
• Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working with microservices (ECS, K8s)
• Upper-Intermediate English speaking level
• Fluent Ukrainian

Team setup & processes

• Technical Project Manager (Canada)
• CTO (Canada)
• Java Tech Lead (Canada)
• QA Automation engineers (Canada)
• Senior Java Engineer - open position
• We’re following the Agile approach

Interview process

• HR interview (30 min)
• Technical interview with a Senior Engineer (60 min)
• Interview with a client (60 min)

Benefits

We are all for the self-development of each team member. As a part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional growth, work on Macs, receive certifications, and visit conferences. On top of that, you will enjoy an attractive social package, including:

• Сompetitive monthly compensation
• Flexible working schedule
• Working remotely
• 18 paid vacation working days
• Paid sick leaves (with 5 undocumented days per year)
• Health support with medical insurance or sports programs
• English lessons, sports activities, and charity events
• Full support of Private Entrepreneur reporting services (ФОП)