Job openings

We are a global NRCS software company, and a proud supplier for newsrooms worldwide.

Java developers

(experienced as well as senior levels)

Our software controls over 300 newsrooms all around the world and knows a lot of stuff – from helping the editors and journalists plan the show and posts on social media, plan the resources and broadcast the main news shows. We have been building the software for more than 23 years in Prague.

We are currently looking for Java developer to strengthen our team, develop our product further, improve the functionalities and help us take it to the next level. We are looking for developers who would appreciate a stable, long-term position with a lot of benefits and flexibility that our company can offer you.

Why you should apply?

The role offers you a unique opportunity to put your own stamp on a successful product used by thousands of users on a daily basis in every corner of the world.

About your new role:

  • Participate in technical design, development and implementation
  • Perform coding, code commenting, debugging, bug fixing, testing, code reviewing and other related activities
  • Potentially you may also be involved in discussions with other departments (sales, marketing, training team etc.) to come up with the next big idea what our users will appreciate in the product
  • The position is ideal for developers who are looking for a long term stable project as opposed to doing different projects every few months.

To do that your Essential Skills and Experience should be:

  • Experience with Java (JSE)
  • Knowledge of working with databases (SQL)
  • Motivation to learn new technologies
  • Code versioning systems (Subversion, Git)
  • Ability to explore an existing code and help to develop it further

Considered a plus:

  • EQL / Java persistence
  • Swing GUI toolkit
  • Knowledge of REST/JSON API’s, JavaScript, TypeScript, React

What we offer:

Besides a laid-back, fun group of people and a very informal atmosphere you will also enjoy:

  • Flexible working hours, including possibilities of working from home
  • Office villa with garden and summer house in Prague 6
  • Competitive salary
  • Up to 14 salaries and other performance based bonuses
  • Meal contribution
  • Multisport card
  • Sick leave
  • Opportunities to travel to some major trade shows (Amsterdam, Las Vegas etc.)
  • Annual training budget
  • Other various advantages, such as ski trips or other company events

Send us your CV on jobs@octopus-news.com or

Apply now!

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