We’re growing qTest, the platform testers use to organize their work, into a faster, more reliable, and easier-to-use SaaS product, adopting AI where it truly benefits users. It’s already trusted by over 70,000 users and handles more than 17 million API calls every day.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer with strong expertise in relational database design, optimization, and performance tuning to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building scalable, reliable, and secure enterprise applications, with a deep understanding of both backend development in Java and relational databases. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we build it: leading technical implementation, maintaining a high bar for quality, and driving backend-focused improvements. That means reworking the storage architecture, setting up a message bus, improving APIs, splitting a monolith, enhancing features in a mature product, and tightening security.
You’ll be part of a team (paired with a PM and EM) that owns a clear product area. We work in two-week sprints, deploy continuously behind feature flags, and usually focus on projects that run one to two months.Required experience and what you will do:Design and build backend features in Java (Spring, Hibernate/JPA, PostgreSQL)Participate in design discussions, write RFCs, and weigh trade-offs .Architect, implement, and optimize relational database schemas (PostgreSQL).Write and advocate for efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and ensure database performance through indexing, query tuning, and monitoring.Run spikes, break down epics, and help plan sprintsImprove code quality through continuous refactoring, and addressing technical debt systematicallyWork with the product team to prioritize backend improvements that increase reliability and performanceLive and advocate the “you build it, you run it” mindsetHelp troubleshoot production incidents using Datadog, BetterStack, and Incident.ioMentor by example through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharingOwn the domain architecture and partner with architects on cross-team patternsOccasionally pitch in on DevOps basics (Helm charts, Docker Compose, GitHub Actions, AWS console/API)

You can look forward to:Flexible working schedule (no core hours) Learning and career growth opportunities 25 days of paid time off 3 Sick Days 2 days of paid Volunteering Leave per year to get involved in your local community or in a cause that matters to you Hybrid work environment with home-office allowanceMeal allowancePension Contribution  Life & Disability InsurancePaid Sickness Leave  A team of passionate professionals who are experts in their fieldsEvents for employees to learn, celebrate, and socialize (training sessions, hackathons, parties, sports events, board game gatherings, BBQs), and much more

Tricentis Core Values:Knowing what we need to achieve and how to achieve it is important. Tricentis' core values define our ways of working and the behaviors we model that create an enjoyable and successful Tricentis life.Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Own your strengths and limitations.Finish What We Start: Do what we say we are going to do.Move Fast: Create momentum and efficiency.Run Towards Change: Challenge the status quoServe Our Customers & Communities: Create a positive experience with each interaction.Solve Problems Together: We win or lose as one team.Think Big & Believe: Set extraordinary goals and believe you can achieve them.