Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

We’re looking for a mid-level Fullstack Engineer (3–5 years of experience) to join our collaborative and growing team in Oslo. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade SaaS solutions used by leading news and content publishers around the world. Our customers expect high availability, performance, and quality—and we expect the same from ourselves.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute across the stack, help solve real production challenges, and shape systems that directly impact millions of users.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain backend services, with a focus on Java and Kotlin

• Build and improve infrastructure, tooling, and automation to support smooth operations

• Collaborate with teammates locally and remotely, sharing knowledge and best practices

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system resilience and scalability

• Take full ownership of your work, from design to deployment

• Participate in our on-call rotation (1 week every ~2 months, fully paid)

What We’re Looking For
Essential experience (3–5 years):

• Strong backend development skills in Java

• Comfortable with Linux as both dev and production environment

• Hands-on with cloud platforms and/or bare-metal infrastructure

• Experience with production support and incident troubleshooting

• Track record of automation and efficiency improvements

• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams

Nice to have (a plus, not a requirement):

• Exposure to real-time, large-scale data processing

• Experience with Kotlin

• Interest in AI/LLMs

• Frontend development skills

• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Bazel, Gradle, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of Elasticsearch

Qualifications

• Eligible to live and work in Norway (immediately available)

• Fluent in English (working language)

• Degree in Computer Science or related field

Why Join Us?

• Modern office near Skøyen station

• Hybrid setup: 3+ days in the office, rest remote

• Free on-site gym

• Subsidized on-site canteen & and free snacks in the office.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact enterprise SaaS software serving global customers

• Collaborative culture that values independence, ownership, and professional growth

• A place for you to grow as an engineer

Our Hiring Process

• Screening Interview
  Conducted via video call to confirm mutual fit and ensure expectations are aligned.

• Technical Interview
  Led by one or two of our senior engineers. This includes a discussion on a technical and architectural case, as well as a short but related live coding exercise in a web-based editor. We keep this lightweight - no take‑home assignments.

• Final Interview
  A conversation with the hiring manager about your growth as an engineer and how that aligns with our needs. This is also your opportunity to ask any remaining questions. We prefer to conduct this session in person.

• Decision
  Following the interviews, we’ll provide a clear outcome—offer or no offer.

Why Choose Us?

At Piano, you’ll be part of a truly international company with more than 600 colleagues across the globe—and a strong, growing presence here in Oslo.

Our technology powers the digital experiences of some of the world’s most trusted and innovative brands, including BBC, The Telegraph, CBS, Air France, IBM, LinkedIn, Nielsen, and The Wall Street Journal. Every day, millions of people engage with platforms built on Piano.

What we do:
Our Digital Experience Cloud helps organizations understand, engage, and support their customers. By unifying data, analyzing behavior, and enabling personalized customer journeys, we empower brands to launch products faster, deliver meaningful experiences, and drive business impact—at scale.

Why it matters:
You’ll collaborate with colleagues who care about building high-quality software and shaping the future of digital content. Piano has been recognized by the World Economic Forum, Red Herring, Inc. and Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative technology companies worldwide—and we’re just getting started.

Learn more at piano.io .