Software Engineer, Java; Remote

About the Role

Sonar is seeking a Software Engineer (Java) to join the Platform Team supporting Sonar Qube's on-premises platform
. You will build and enhance critical backend services that enable seamless installation, upgrades, scalable operation, and reliable delivery of Sonar Qube for a global customer base.

This role combines Java backend development, system architecture, databases, performance optimization, automated testing, and CI/CD
. You will collaborate with other development squads, contribute to architectural decisions, troubleshoot complex platform challenges, and help deliver reliable software for developers and organizations worldwide.

• Develop and enhance core backend services for Sonar Qube's on-premises platform.
• Build solutions supporting seamless installation, upgrades, and scalable platform operations.
• Design and implement robust backend solutions using Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch
  .
• Ensure platform stability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with development squads to guide continuous integration, testing, and packaging.
• Support smooth feature releases for on-premises users.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for the Sonar Qube on-premises platform.
• Balance immediate product needs with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges involving platform stability, performance, and developer experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Take ownership of complex initiatives from inception through production.
• Validate solutions and assumptions using customer feedback and established facts.
• Participate in peer collaboration and contribute to team development through mentoring and coaching.

• 6+ years of experience developing with Java
  , including writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and design patterns
  .
• Understanding of performance optimization
  .
• Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL
  .
• Experience writing efficient SQL queries
  .
• Hands-on experience with automated testing
  .
• Experience with CI/CD practices
  .
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive solutions through production.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively and collaborate with teammates and cross-functional teams.

• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
  .
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

• Java software development
• Backend development
• Spring
• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• System architecture
• Design patterns
• Performance optimization
  
  Automated testing
• CI/CD
• Distributed and scalable software
• Technical problem-solving
• Debugging
• Container technologies
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code
• Technical ownership
• Mentoring and coaching
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Customer‑focused problem solving
• Clear technical communication
• Structured, solution‑oriented thinking

Education:

• No specific education requirement is provided in the original job description.

Experience:

• 6+ years of Java development experience is required.
• Experience with databases, SQL, automated testing, and CI/CD is required.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code is preferred.

• Work arrangement: Remote, according to the job listing.
• Listed location: Kansas City, MO, US (Remote).
• Employment type: Not explicitly specified in the provided job description.
• Schedule: Not specified.
• Expected weekly hours: Not specified.
• Weekend requirements:
  Not specified.

Location clarification: The description also references being based in the G…