Senior Java Software Engineer

Build AI-Powered Computer-Vision Products with Us

Our company specializes in AI-driven computer vision solutions for the wood industry, enhancing production efficiency and sustainability. Collaborating with the world's leading sawmills, we play a pivotal role in supporting the shift to a carbon-neutral future. Our focus is on innovation and technology, fostering automation to minimize waste.

We work in small, highly skilled teams that embody a startup-like mentality, embracing diverse cultures from Belgium, Romania, Spain, and Brazil. As a horizontal organization, we value initiative and self-drive. Our development team boasts members with over 15 years of experience, including key figures such as founding members and team leads who have successfully guided startups to exits exceeding 150 million dollars.

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Java Software Engineer with at least 7 years of professional Java development experience, including at least 5 years of end-to-end technical ownership of production systems or major subsystems. Working alongside our Tech Lead, you will be accountable for architectural decisions, technical delivery, code quality, and production reliability within your area of responsibility, while remaining actively involved in coding.

Your Role:

• Work in an Agile environment with a team of experienced developers, researchers, and business analysts
• Architect and develop highly performant software components, with an emphasis on scalability and robustness
• Build back-end components for web-based applications built around the product
• Actively participate with ideas for improving the product
• Write automated tests and document your code
• Participate in code review sessions
• Engage in knowledge transfer and coaching sessions – you’ll have the opportunity to understand how the entire ecosystem works and contribute to components of the project which you might be interested in – AI, computer vision, HPC.
• Work and innovate with R&D to integrate research results into the final product

What We Need from You:

Every Fordaq team member is an important asset to us and makes their mark on the projects they’re working on. Here is what we’re looking for in this role:

• Technical Bachelor's degree
• Have a very high understanding of OOP concepts and comprehensive knowledge across programming fields
• Self-driven and able to drive tasks to completion independently
• Pragmatic and goal-oriented
• Very good technical knowledge and work experience with Java, Spring Boot, JPA, SQL
• Ability to architect complex features, focusing on performance
• Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in our Bucharest office; the rest remote
• Image processing/computer vision skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Flat structure—initiative beats hierarchy
• Competitive salary
• Stock options for senior roles
• Training, coaching, and certifications
• Periodic performance evaluations
• Performance or special occasion bonuses
• Hybrid work (1-2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
• Transport to/from work (Subway/bus/tram subscription)
• Medical insurance
• Other benefits such as Bookster and team building
• Plus, a high-tech lab with industrial cameras and lasers, all in a building with great city views!

Ready to Apply?

We're excited to hear from you! Send us your application and let's start the conversation about your future with us.