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Payara
Open source application server
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Deep Tech
- Internet of Things
- Cloud Computing
- Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
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Company mission
To grow a sustainable business that imagines and creates innovative, trusted, open source software and services that are widely used, deliver value and are loved by users.
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Our take
When GlassFish- an open-source Jakarta EE platform- stopped being commercially supported in 2014, Payara moved in to fill the gap. It has since become a trusted support solution for the Jakarta EE platform with 85,000 users and has asserted itself as an alternative to competitors like Oracle WebLogic Server, TomEE, and JBoss EAP.
With its roots in open source, Payara’s flexibility is defined not only by its compatibility with tool suites but by its payment options too. The company has attracted impressive clients including Rakuten, DPD, and Hermes. It's also become a member of The Eclipse Foundation (a not-for-profit organisation providing an environment for Open Source collaboration and innovation).
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Benefits
- Extra Paid Leave - Paid days off in the month of your birthday and work anniversary! Do something fun or just relax – on top of your regular holiday allowance.
- Bonus Scheme - Financial rewards for team members who have made a significant contribution, through their role, to business growth or are key Role Models within the organisation.
- Wellbeing and Workplace Allowance - Claimable allowances to put towards items or services to improve your mental health or workspace – from a gym membership to a house plant!
- Paid Leave for Mental Health - Payara recognizes that the pressures of daily life can be overwhelming. Take days off every year to prioritize your mental health.
- Fully Paid Annual Retreat - Enjoy the yearly fully paid company-wide retreat in an exciting location – with team bonding opportunities and fun activities.
- Remote and Flexible Working - Work from wherever suits you and request the working hours that will help you perform the best.
- Volunteering and Charity Partnerships - We offer paid time off for volunteering and make donations on your behalf to a chosen charity.
- Learning and Development Allowance - We offer you your own personal allowance to spend on professional development.
Company values
- Community - Building strong relationships, both internally and externally to the business, is a fundamental part of working at Payara, and Payara team members make an effort to be inclusive, supportive and respectful of everyone
- Excellence - We believe we can achieve excellence and have a hunger for it in all areas of day-to-day performance. This means benchmarking performance against the best and not limiting ourselves, always looking to create and improve best practice for ourselves, our Team and the business
- Growth - We are devoted to developing, growing and improving the business through our work, and we each personally aim to take advantage of the many ways we can expand our knowledge and expertise via the available training, learning and professional development opportunities
- Openness - We remain open to new ideas and have transparency in what we do and a willingness to share with others. These are all fundamental Payara behaviours
- Initiative - As proactive members of the Team, using initiative involves problem solving, flexibility and a willingness to push boundaries for the agreed benefit of everyone both internally and externally
- Passion - Being passionate about what we do is fundamental at Payara. Having passion means having compelling energy, investment and determination in our outlook and actions, and it is the basis for all other behaviours. Each individual’s passion is recognised by fellow colleagues and by management
Leadership
Steve Millidge
(Founder)Currently a Board Member at Eclipse Foundation, Director at C2B2 Consulting Limited, PMC Member at EE4J Project and a Group Organiser at GlassFish User Group.
People progressing
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Payara.
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My Manager and the whole team are so supportive, and my onboarding & integration into the team have been flawless. I am also impressed by the diverse team members located in different parts of the world, indicating that diversity is a top priority at Payara
People, HR, Recruitment
Supportive management
Feb 2024
There is an inclusive hiring process that embraces differences and encourages the attraction of diverse talent. This is reflected by the diverse talent within various teams and existing talent pools
People, HR, Recruitment
Diversity is a priority
Feb 2024
The onboarding process at Payara was the best in my career to date. There is an extensive onboarding package that makes understanding the job (systems + processes) and knowing team members so easy
People, HR, Recruitment
Thoughtful onboarding
Feb 2024
Payara actively encourages everyone to spend at least 2 hours a week on their own learning & development. They're really passionate about everyone adopting a growth mindset, which is great for people wanting to develop their career. They offer paid-for learning & development courses too.
People, HR, Recruitment
Opportunities to learn
Feb 2024
When I joined Payara, it was clear straight away that they value their people. A significant amount of planning and thought went into my onboarding, which made it one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had when joining a new company.
People, HR, Recruitment
Thoughtful onboarding
Feb 2024
Remote working is the norm at Payara, which really enhances the flexibility you get when working here. I can work form anywhere and can manage my time so that I can get the work done, as well as manage my personal life too.
People, HR, Recruitment
Flexible working
Feb 2024