Java/Kotlin Cloud Developer

Do you want to dive in the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic start-up environment? 

At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 100 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.

To complete our creative and dynamic team in Lausanne, we are seeking a 

Java/Kotlin Cloud Developer (100%)

Starting date: asap

Your role:

We are developing our platform that hosts the data collected by our customers’ robot fleets, to provide analysis and visualization tooling, and to connect with customer and partner systems.  Your role will be to extend this platform, providing the endpoints and functionality that support our new product features, as well as joining in with supporting, monitoring and maintaining the underlying infrastructure.   

What you will own: 

As Cloud Developer:

• Develop Kotlin code within our cloud backend microservices (based on Quarkus).  Write your code to be robust, stable, reliable and maintainable.
• Participate in design, architecture and estimation work, collaborating with other developers and teams.  
• Design tests and ensure software quality.  Work on CI and regression test suites. 
• Do your part to deliver releases on time and at the right level of quality.  
• Be an engaged member of our Scrum team, helping push the work forward and overcome problems together.  

You will also, as a member of our Cloud Platform Team, ensure the safe and stable operation of our production live site:

• Maintain, monitor and enhance tooling and infrastructure in our AWS/Kubernetes cloud environment, following DevOps best practices, to ensure the reliability, availability and security of our cloud service.  
• Ensure our cloud services are running well, by using and enhancing our monitoring and alerting tools, ensuring we act on the information they give us.  Minimize the frequency and scope of outages, and drive the learning and improvement process after any outage is over. 

Your profile:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.  Those with more seniority are encouraged to apply.  
• AWS experience.
• Professional experience in a JVM-based language, which does not have to be Kotlin.  
• We use: Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, Datadog, Keycloak, Quarkus, PostgreSQL...  The more of these you’ve worked with, the better.  
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Good track-record of regression-testing your code.

In addition to your passion for high tech products, and your motivation to work in a challenging and innovative environment, you can be described as follows:

• Team player, willing to collaborate with multicultural people from various horizons.
• Problem-solving mindset, hands-on, proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Excellent communication skills, with a passion for challenging the status quo.
• Flexible and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.
• Fluent in English, French would be a plus.

Flyability is a young Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.

Ready to join?

We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply —regardless of your past experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks & Benefits You'll Love:

• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus all public holidays to recharge and explore
• Stay secure with comprehensive accident insurance covering medical treatments and hospitalization
• Work your way with flexible schedules and the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Boost your well-being with discounts on gym memberships and sports events
• Access exclusive benefits through Swibeco, our platform that offers discounts and rewards at a wide range of retailers and services.
• Connect with your team at exciting events like our ski weekend, summer barbecue, and after-work gatherings

… and so much more! Apply now to discover all we have to offer.