Software Engineer JVM

About Pelico

At Pelico, state-of-the-art technology meets supply-chain expertise in the search for operational excellence. Our manufacturing intelligence platform helps factories at Safran, Airbus, Daikin and other aerospace, defense, and industrial leaders stay agile and resilient — turning disruption into decisions. We're a fast-growing international SaaS scale-up:180+ Pelicans, 36+ nationalities, across Paris and Miami, making real impact, every day, on the ground.

Mission

This role focuses on building performant, maintainable systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features that meet business and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Pelico ETL Backend Development in Java for Scalability and Performance

• Design, develop, and optimize Pelico ETL backend components using Java.
• Build scalable and efficient solutions for complex data processing.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs to extend platform capabilities.
• Solve complex performance bottlenecks and memory optimization challenges.

Design and Implement Robust System Architectures

• Architect scalable services with a focus on modularity and maintainability.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability in distributed environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

Drive Data-Driven Solutions and Integration Efforts

• Develop solutions for large-scale data ingestion, processing, and analysis.
• Optimize relational database interactions and distributed data systems.
• Collaborate with data engineers to refine data models and optimize queries.

Mentor and Guide Junior Engineers

• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support team growth by coaching junior engineers in Java best practices.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of high standards and innovation.

Ensure Code Quality, Testing, and Best Practices

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry standards.
• Implement unit, integration, and performance testing to guarantee system stability.
• Drive adherence to secure coding practices and compliance requirements.
  Technical Skills

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Core Technical Proficiency

• Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin (backend)
• Experience with relational databases and API development
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques

Software Architecture

• Knowledge of design principles (SOLID, separation of concerns, DRY)
• Understanding of design patterns
• Ability to write maintainable and testable code

Development Practices

• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD
• Ability to define and document technical specifications
• Balance between feature development and technical debt

Problem Solving

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to design robust, scalable solutions
• Risk identification and mitigation

Your interview experience:

• HR screening Interview: 30 mins
• Hiring Manager Interview: 30 mins
• On-site case study : 1h30 (or online for remote candidates)
• Fit Interview : 45 mins
• Culture Fit and References check