# Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

> Ververica GmbH · Spain (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-28

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Platform

## Description

We are looking for motivated Software Engineers to join our dynamic development teams. In this role, you will report to the Director of Platform Engineering, collaborate within a flat organizational structure, and contribute to cutting-edge data-intensive solutions.

At Ververica, you will engage with one of the largest and most vibrant open-source communities while building solutions that have a global impact. You will connect with users worldwide and play a key role in addressing long-standing technical challenges using innovative approaches to manage Apache Flink.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer at Ververica, you will:

-   Leverage your expertise to solve challenging Flink management, data engineering and stream processing problems
-   Work both on proprietary and open-source products 
-   Take end-to-end ownership of new features, improvements, and fixes: Problem breakdown, design, design review, implementation, testing, and documentation
-   Take ownership of project components, influencing their technical direction
-   Collaborate across diverse teams of developers
-   Mentor junior developers, fostering their growth

## Requirements

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:

-   Have several years of industry or academic experience in software engineering
-   Possess deep expertise in Java and JVM mechanics
-   Hands-on knowledge of developing and running applications on Kubernetes environments
-   Good knowledge of building Spring Boot applications
-   Are well-versed in distributed systems and database systems
-   Have experience building data-intensive applications or solutions
-   Demonstrate strong programming skills, with a solid grasp of data structures and algorithms
-   Are skilled in debugging and resolving issues in distributed systems 
-   Have experience mentoring other developers through collaboration
-   Are passionate about open-source projects, engaging with users, and exploring new opportunities
-   Exhibit excellent software engineering practices:

-   Designing and reviewing before implementation
-   Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code
-   Creating thorough documentation
-   Breaking down complex tasks into manageable sub-problems

## Benefits

Why Join Ververica?

At Ververica, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team at the forefront of real-time data processing technology. We offer:

-   A creative and inclusive work environment that values diversity opportunities to shape the future of the stream processing space
-   The chance to make a visible impact on cutting-edge technologies
-   Engagement with one of the most active open-source communities
-   Support for professional growth and open-source contributions

If you're excited about working on streaming data, software development, and open-source technology, we want to hear from you! Your unique skills and experiences can help us drive innovation and achieve our goals.

## Apply

[Apply at Ververica GmbH](https://apply.workable.com/ververica/j/2908C5FC62/apply)

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