Who We Are:
Founded in 2015, Mursion is an online simulation studio that allows teams to practice conversations in order to perfect communications and improve effectiveness. Musion’s proprietary technology combines the non-judgmental aspects of an avatar with authentic human mannerisms and responses. Our simulations are used globally by professionals across industries to practice complex interpersonal skills in an environment that is both safe and authentic. Mursion promotes a unique culture where individuals are able to be adventurous in the pursuit of improving human interactions.
Ideal candidates at Mursion are team-players, comfortable working across remote teams and distributed environments, and invested in the idea that, through practice, teams can learn to be more effective and empathic communicators.
Who We Want:
We seek talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission to leverage technology to improve communication and effectiveness in the workplace, and who are motivated to help Mursion lead a new solution category for improving business communication through simulation-based practice. We value empathy, curiosity, and constant improvement both in our internal operations and when working with partners and clients. Our employees are most successful when they employ strong collaboration skills, skilled communications, a problem-solving orientation, and demonstrate comfort in an evolving and fast-paced startup environment.As a Senior Java Developer at Mursion, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure applications.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives and drive our technical strategy forward. Your expertise will be pivotal in guiding junior developers and ensuring best practices in software development.This is an FT, salaried, and fully remote position and offers a compensation package that includes a $100K-$160K annual base salary + bonus eligibility, based on experience and regional location.Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Framework.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Optimize application performance and ensure scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.
- Deploy, manage, and scale applications on AWS.
- Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and/or Docker.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab.
- Utilize AWS services such as SQS and SNS for messaging and notifications.
- Design and develop massively scaled platforms to handle high traffic and large data volumes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Java development.
- Strong proficiency in Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems.
- Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, etc.).
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
- Proficient in SQL and experience with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Proven experience in designing and developing massively scaled platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, etc.).
- Proficiency in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins and GitLab.
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Experience with WebRTC is a bonus.
We understand that not everyone will demonstrate proficiency in all of the areas listed under the responsibilities and qualifications. At Mursion, we strive to raise the bar! We encourage women and historically marginalized communities to apply if you feel your skills and life experiences are transferable to some of the qualifications in the job description.
Our Values
We cultivate empathy
Empathy is at the core of all we do. We make time to communicate and listen before we take action. We make decisions based on reasoned analysis and authentic care for the aspirations of our partners and colleagues.
We lead with curiosity to create lightbulb moments
Our team is strengthened by having the courage to thoughtfully ask difficult questions. We are results-oriented innovators who create dynamic solutions to complex problems by encouraging transparency, creativity, and iteration. We are energized by thought-provoking conversations and the diverse perspectives of our partners and peers.
We strive to raise the bar
We see ourselves as trailblazers in simulation. Our learning theory is grounded in research and we demand empirical evidence before concluding our efforts have been successful. We always look for ways to improve. We recognize we live in an imperfect world and we embrace our responsibility to promote shared understanding and elevate humankind.
We have the courage to be human
We are a fun-loving, driven team of developers, artists, entrepreneurs, operational masterminds, and technologists dedicated to the proposition that learning experiences can be powerful and playful. We recognize that we are more than a business; we are a community of unique individuals with a collective focus to improve human interactions through practice. It is through our humanity that we create better products and learning experiences for our partners.
Compensation and perks:
Salary commensurate with experience. For full-time employees, Mursion offers competitive benefits, which include full medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k program, paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. Collaborate with a unique blend of employees ranging from 3D artists, software developers, operations, sales, and finance teams to actors who deliver interactive, highly immersive simulations.Be at the forefront of reinventing learning for the future workforce.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested parties are encouraged to submit as soon as possible.Mursion is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from People of Color, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
We are not accepting agency submissions at this time. Please don't send unsolicited candidate resumes to Mursion employees. They will not be accepted.
