Senior Java Developer (Kyivstar TV)

1+1 Media is a team of professionals who create content, develop new business areas, experiment, and constantly move forward. Join us to bring the best ideas to life, unlock your potential, and be part of meaningful change.

Kyivstar TV is looking for a Senior Java Developer to support project development and ensure smooth business operations.

You are a great fit if you have:

• 7+ years of strong commercial Java experience, Java 8+ knowledge;
• Strong experience in performance engineering, troubleshooting and problem-solving;
• Experience with Spring framework (Spring, SpringBoot, Spring Data, Spring Security);
• Experience with MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL;
• Experience with Docker (mandatory) and Kubernetes (advantage);
• Experience with message brokers (AWS SQS/SNS, RabbitMQ);
• Knowledge of SOLID/GRASP OO design principles;
• Understanding of Tomcat servlet container;
• Experience in clean code techniques, refactoring and testing;
• Experience with HLS/MPEG-DASH streaming protocols and video delivery infrastructure.

Nice to have:

• Experience in leading Java developers team;
• Experience with video streaming platforms or AdTech/OTT products;
• Experience with SCTE-35 ad markers and VAST/VPAID standards;
• Experience in Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS/aws-sdk);
• Experience working with distributed and high-availability systems;
• Experience with search engines (Elasticsearch/OpenSearch);
• Ability to adopt new technologies fast;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• Passion towards making great products.

As part of our team, you will:

• Lead the team and provide technical leadership;
• Plan and estimate tasks, execute the roadmap;
• Analyze business requirements and plan solutions;
• Communicate with stakeholders;
• Develop architectural solutions and ensure they are consistent with the overall architectural design of the project;
• Manage development, releases and delivery;
• Develop new functionality for the AdTech platform;
• Optimize and stabilize existing services;
• Investigate and resolve production incidents in a live streaming environment.

Tech stack: Java, Spring, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, AWS (SQS, SNS, S3), Docker, Nginx, HLS, OpenSearch/ELK, Datadog, Grafana.

We offer not only new challenges but also opportunities:

• A corporate culture that values people, their ideas, experience, and individuality;
• The opportunity to contribute to socially significant projects, including those that support Ukraine and our defenders;
• An accessible and inclusive working environment. We welcome veterans and support their return to civilian employment;
• A commitment to physical and mental well-being, including health insurance and an on-site gym;
• Opportunities for learning and professional growth through our E-University and knowledge-sharing within the team;
• Open communication, regular meetings with company leadership, and a vibrant corporate life;
• A comfortable office with a spacious, fully equipped shelter that can also be used as a workspace, and backup generators for power outages.

We also guarantee official employment and transparent compensation, 24 calendar days of paid annual leave, paid sick leave in accordance with Ukrainian law, and all the necessary work equipment and mobile phone service.

Kyivstar TV is a film and television platform jointly developed by 1+1 Media and Kyivstar. Ranked among the top three players in Ukraine’s OTT market, the platform is expanding its original series and film production under its Originals initiative, collaborating with leading international studios, and supporting Ukrainian content. Today, Kyivstar TV offers more than 430 TV channels and a library of over 20,000 films, series, animations, and shows.

Working at Kyivstar TV offers an opportunity to contribute to one of the most dynamic segments of the media market, work at the intersection of technology and creativity, bring your ideas to life, and develop products for a broad audience.

1+1 Media is one of the largest media companies in Eastern Europe, with a 30-year history. The company unites and interacts on a partnership basis with 1+1 Marathon, 2+2, TET, PLUSPLUS, 1+1 International, 1+1 Ukraine, UNIAN Series, Bigudi, Svit+, TV channels; digital resources tsn.ua, unian.net, glavred.info; OTT platform Kyivstar TV and satellite operator Viasat. Furthermore, 1+1 Media has production units, provides rental and dubbing services, and has an educational project, 1+1 Media School. 1+1 Media is an employer whose goal is to bring to life the boldest creative ideas and unite free people for positive change.

Please send us your CV, indicating your salary expectations.

Learn more about 1+1 Media, our purpose, vision, mission, and values on our website. We look forward to welcoming you to the #TeamOfTheBest!