Staff Backend Developer

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better. We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value. Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem. We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder. About the role: Tempo Software is looking for a Senior Backend Developer. In this role, you’ll develop scalable solutions, design and maintain APIs, and optimize performance using Java/Kotlin, Spring, and AWS. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive innovation while ensuring high-quality, secure software. With a passion for clean code and best practices, you’ll help shape the future of enterprise productivity tools. What you’ll do: Solving difficult technical problems and coming up with innovative solutions to advance our products as a member of one of our development teams Working closely with software engineers to implement versatile solutions to stay ahead of the needs of our customers Driving innovation by coming up with new and innovative ideas for our products and processes Approaching development issues by being mindful of user experience, performance, quality and security aspects Liaising with other developers to promote great software design and quality Designing and maintaining APIs Launching, iterating and making a difference to the team’s performance and being committed to making our products better for our users Who you are: Has a solid background in applying knowledge of Java/Kotlin and JVM to build scalable software Has some experience with Javascript and Typescript and is willing to extend that (NodeJs, Bun) Willing to do some frontend work if required Has experience with Spring and Gradle Has experience with SQL queries and database performance Has experience with Kubernetes and AWS Is passionate about unit testing and integration testing Has experience with designing and maintaining APIs for public consumption Has experience with building and optimizing for performance Is creative, innovative in finding solutions to complex problems Is a self-starter and motivates others with enthusiasm and collaboration Is passionate about clean code and best practices in computer science Keep their knowledge up to date by following what is happening in the industry Has a degree in Computer Science or equivalent studies Why Join Tempo? Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity. Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact. Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment. Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship. What's In It For You (Org-wide) - Remote First work environment Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!! Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan. Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more. Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work. An opportunity to have a real impact on our business. A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual). Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices Employee referral program And so much more! Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only Apply today to join the Tempo team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity software. Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Apply To This Job