Solutions Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on build and test acceleration — your experience includes working with tools like Gradle, Apache Maven, npm, and Python to enhance software delivery processes. You understand the importance of DORA capabilities and have a passion for helping teams achieve software delivery excellence.

You are skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing CI and local builds and tests — your analytical mindset allows you to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve developer feedback loops. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders — you believe in the value of listening and understanding different perspectives to foster a productive work environment. You are proactive in seeking feedback and continuously learning to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Desirable

Experience with open-source projects and a strong understanding of the OSS community would be a plus — you are familiar with collaborating with organizations like the Apache Software Foundation and other foundations to contribute to community-driven projects. You have a growth mindset and are eager to share your knowledge with others.

What you'll do

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Gradle, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Develocity platform, which provides operational layers across toolchains to optimize software delivery. You will collaborate with leading software organizations to understand their challenges and tailor solutions that meet their needs.

You will be responsible for implementing and optimizing build and test acceleration strategies — your expertise will help teams adopt best practices in continuous delivery, ensuring they can deliver high-quality software efficiently. You will work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and provide guidance on using Gradle and other tools effectively.

Your role will involve conducting training sessions and workshops to educate teams on the benefits of using Develocity — you will empower users to leverage the platform's capabilities fully, driving adoption and satisfaction. You will also gather feedback from users to inform product improvements and enhancements.

You will contribute to the development of documentation and resources that support users in their journey with Develocity — your ability to simplify complex concepts will be invaluable in creating clear and concise materials. You will also collaborate with product management to identify new features and enhancements based on user feedback and industry trends.

What we offer

At Gradle, we value collaboration and innovation — you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about improving software delivery processes. We offer a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States while maintaining strong connections with your colleagues.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we believe in the potential of our team members and support their growth through mentorship and professional development opportunities. Join us in making a significant impact on the software development landscape.