frontend engineer int-0333

Intellectica is recruiting a highly skilled Front-end Engineer on behalf of a leading defense software development and systems integration company headquartered in Athens, with a global presence. Based in Athens, Greece, and operating under a hybrid work model (three days on-site, two days remote), the successful candidate will bring expertise in Java Swing to contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality native applications, reporting directly to the Head of Products.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Participating in the design and implementation of new features in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Developing and maintaining front-end applications using Java Swing
• Collaborating with the UX/UI design team to ensure alignment with user experience and interface specifications
• Ensuring application performance, responsiveness, and overall quality
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues
• Writing clear, maintainable, and well-documented code in accordance with company standards
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation following the company’s Engineering Documentation Standards
• Adhering to the company’s Software Development and Coding Standards
• Supporting code reviews, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization tasks
• Coordinating with system engineers to ensure software aligns with overall system architecture and deployment requirements

 Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in systems programming and native application development using Java, with a focus on Java Swing GUI development
• Proficiency in Java 8 and Java 11
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, identify requirements, and design software solutions accordingly
• Experience working on both Windows and Linux systems, including basic administration and automation tasks (e.g., shell scripting)
• Solid knowledge of XML and JSON data formats
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with RDBMSs (e.g., SQLite, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis)
• Strong understanding of computer networking concepts and devices
• Experience in application compilation, debugging, profiling, and optimization
• Proficient in Greek and English

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all levels
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively lead change initiatives

Benefits offered for the role include:

• Gas expenses coverage
• Meal vouchers (ticket restaurant)
• Private health insurance from day one
• Company-provided equipment (laptop and headphones)
• Annual performance-based bonus