Senior Software Developer, Avantra
Generative AI
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Automation platform for SAP operations
Open for applications
Automation platform for SAP operations
21-100 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To eliminate the need for repetitive SAP operations, reduce the cost to serve, and deliver the self-healing enterprise.
Role
Who you are
- Avantra is looking for an energetic, self motivated, autonomous Senior Software Developer
- We’re looking for someone who has a flair and passion for technology, who is able to push boundaries and suggest ideas to further improve processes to take the Avantra product to the next-level
- We need someone with a strong full-stack development background (Java, Kotlin, Python, TypeScript) and who is willing to be part of a team to create intelligent software for automation of enterprise application landscapes, mainly focused on SAP
- We are specifically looking for someone with experience and willingness to expand their knowledge on evaluation of generative AI features
- 5+ years experience as a developer (TypeScript, Python, Java are a plus)
- Demonstrate experience or willingness to setup LLM output evaluation
- Experience with CI/CD and taking over operational responsibilities for SaaS
- Experience in making distributed teams work productively
- Demonstrated experience in shifting-left with respect to testing and security
- *Demonstrate experience in productively using AI code assistants
- Good English communication skills, written and spoken
- Deep knowledge of a programming language (and openness for Java, TypeScript, Python)
- Knowledge of frameworks and tools in the generative AI evaluation space
- Knowledge of the statistical foundations required to define and assess evaluations
- Experience with building and deploying software on hyper-scalers (GCP preferred)
- Experience and knowledge of basic IT technologies: SQL, databases, networking
- Preferably knowledge of container technologies eg. Docker and of orchestration technologies eg. Kubernetes
- SAP technical experience, preferable
- Ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders
- Ability to productively work in remote teams and help remote teams thrive
- Interpersonal skills/team player
- Attention to detail
- End-user empathy
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
What the job involves
- You will be a part of a great team alongside other senior developers working in an agile environment. Taking direction from our Product Manager and designs from our Product Designer
- You will be working with a team that is responsible for the full software development cycle including; developing, releasing, troubleshooting, and supporting Avantra as an innovative on-premise and SaaS solution
- The role will report to the Head of core development team lead based in Basel, Switzerland
- Further develop the core code of Avantra (predominantly on Java with element of Kotlin and Javascript) with a strong focus on our generative AI enabled features (TypeScript, Python)
- Build and monitor evaluations that track the efficiency and effectiveness of LLM generated output
- Be open to contribute to the front-end development (predominantly TypeScript with React)
- Advance the teams ability on continuous integration
- Building code for automated regression, unit and integration tests
- Provide occasional 3rd level technical support to our customer support team and customers
- Collaborate with the Product designer to create appealing and effective solutions
- Keep abreast of new technology, features and info security to ensure that Avantra is ahead of the game
Our take
Avantra provides software solutions designed for monitoring and automating SAP (systems, applications and products) operations. Its AIOps platform enables hyperautomation, and transforms the management of these operations from reactive to proactive.
By offering features such as real-time observability, strategic workflow automation, and robust self-healing capabilities, Avantra helps reduce operational costs, improve system uptime, and streamline IT management processes.
With a strong international presence, Avantra has become favoured by many large enterprises and Managed Service Providers. Along with recent investments, the company is ready to scale its operations and enhance its platform even more.
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Company benefits
- 20 days paid vacation
- 1 Avantra wellbeing paid vacation
- 1 charity paid vacation
- Remote/WFH allowance
- Health insurance
- 401k with a company match
Company HQ
Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Leadership
John Appleby
(CEO)Joined Avantra in 2019 as CRO before becoming CEO in 2020. Prior to this, they worked at SAP as the Global Head of DDM/HANA COEs. They also worked at Bluefin Solutions in various roles and at Falcon IT as a Director.
Emily Tippins
(CMO)Joined Avantra in 2020 as CMO. Prior to this, they worked in various Senior Marketing roles at SWEAGLE, River, Team River, and Spirax Sarco UK.
Diogo Freire
(CFO)Joined Avantra in 2018 as CFO. They have also served as an Advisor at Collabora for the past 13 years. Prior to this, they were a VP at Sprinklr, CFO/COO at TBG Digital, and a Finance Director at Ethimex.
Bernd Engist
(CTO)Joined Avantra in 2017 as CTO. Prior to this, they were the Head of Development at syslink Operations and Team Lead of SAP Technical Engineering at Roche.
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