Senior Software Engineer

Knowledge Lab Ag
Zürich, Switzerland
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Zürich, Switzerland

Tech stack

Java
Server Applications
JIRA
Software Quality
Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Github
WildFly (JBoss AS)
JavaServer Faces
Javaserver Pages
Software Engineering
Enterprise Software Applications
Spring-boot
Containerization
Angular
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
Jenkins

Job description

Join Knowledge Lab, a top IT solutions provider since 2016. Work in a creative and collaborative space with great benefits.

Tasks

  • Lead the migration to Spring Boot 3, ensuring code quality.
  • Transform JSP/JSF applications to Angular, collaborating closely.
  • Design cloud-native applications and resolve full-stack issues., About the Role: You will join a strategic and technically challenging modernization journey, working on the migration of a large-scale enterprise application from Java EE to Spring Boot 3 and from JSP/JSF to Angular. This is a unique opportunity to apply your deep Java expertise and your knowledge of both legacy enterprise architectures and modern cloud-native paradigms, playing a central role in shaping the future of a critical business platform.

Your Tasks:

  • Contribute to the migration from Java EE 8 to Spring Boot 3, ensuring architectural integrity and code quality throughout the process
  • Rewrite from JSP/JSF to Angular 18+, working in close collaboration with frontend specialists
  • Design and implement cloud-native Java applications following modern best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack, keeping the system stable, secure, and performant

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's in computer science or relevant experience.
  • 6+ years in Java development, strong Spring Boot proficiency.
  • Familiar with Angular 18+, cloud-native principles, and GitOps., * A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, or equivalent hands-on experience in software engineering
  • At least 6 years of professional experience in Java development
  • Understanding of Java EE 8 concepts, including application servers (JBoss EAP 8.0), JSP, and JSF
  • Strong, production-level proficiency in Spring Boot 3 and Java 17 or higher
  • Experience with Angular 18+
  • Understanding of cloud-native application principles in the Java ecosystem (12-factor apps, containerization, observability)
  • Basic understanding of Kubernetes, Helm and GitOps Practice
  • Familiarity with Jenkins and GitHub
  • Experience using Jira
  • Fluent English is essential; German language skills are an advantage

About the company

We are Knowledge Lab - a leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions for banks, insurers, and the public sector since 2016. Our interdisciplinary team of experts operates from Zurich, Mendrisio, Belgrade, Barcelona, and Madrid, designing and implementing advanced technologies that transform industries. We combine technical excellence with creative problem-solving to drive digital transformation across sectors. Become a part of it as a Senior Software Engineer and shape the future with us.

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