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lastminute.com Group
Software Engineer
Original posting
lastminute.com Group|Software Engineer|Chiasso, CH|Fulltime, Onsite
To support the growth of our business we are looking for a Software Engineer
Key Responsibilities will include
-Researching, designing, writing and testing new software programs using Agile software methodologies.
-Maintaining systems by monitoring, identifying and correcting software defects
-Investigating new technologies
-Constantly updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications
-Problem-solving and lateral thinking as part of a team, or individually, to meet the project needs
Skills and Experience
Essential
-3-5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer programming in Java/JEE in Unix/Linux/Windows environment during all stages of the classic and agile software cycles
-Solid and proven coding background in any domain with Java language
-Willingness to work in an Agile environment
-Good knowledge of Italian and English
-Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Desirable
-Sense of curiosity to explore new and better ways to solve problems
-Competence in testing techniques like TDD and BDD
-Use of and interest in open-source software
-"Hobby Project" of interest / open-source contributor
-MS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
What We Offer
-Flexible working hours
-Bootcamp: a two-week full-immersion coding course with coaches
-Coding Dojo: a weekly training to learn and share coding techniques during office hours
Free internal English courses
Yearly personal budget for formation (eg: conferences, training,books,etc)
Complimentary fruit, beverages, coffees and a dedicated lounge area
Powerful development workstation (last generation MacBook laptops, External monitor etc ..)
Possibility to join the Erasmus program (temporary relocation among our worldwide offices)