Clarivate™

Lead Software Engineer (Java)

R155-Belgrade Full time

We are looking for a passionate Lead Software Engineer with experience in Java, to join our Trademark Content team in Belgrade.

This is an amazing opportunity to work on the Clarivate Trademark product.

Our developers have a great skill set in Java development and SpringBoot applications, and we would love to speak with you if you have similar skills.

About You – Experience, Education, Skills, and Accomplishments

  • 5+ years of experience working with Java Spring & SpringBoot applications

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MongoDB..)
     

It would be great if you also have...

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related field

  • Experience with web scraping, including handling dynamic content and data extraction from complex web pages.

  • Previous experience working under Linux

  • Previous experience delegating tasks effectively and ensuring optimal workload distribution across the team.

  • Background in resolving technical blockers and handling complex or high‑impact technical challenges.

  • Proven experience providing strong team support, offering guidance, technical backup, and stability when needed.

What will you be doing in this role?

  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in accordance with coding standards.

  • Review other code to ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

  • Define the architecture of the software solution.

  • Implement software for specifications of high complexity for limited-scale systems, or medium to high complexity for large-scale systems.

  • Implement design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem-solving techniques.

  • Provide guidance for new procedures as needed for the continuing development of high-quality systems.

  • Provide technical training to other team members.

Product you will be developing

The Trademark Content team typically focuses on managing and protecting brand and trademark portfolios. We provide strategic counseling on selecting, building, protecting, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks and brands. Trademark Content applications are used for:

  • Trademark Prosecution and Portfolio Management: Handling the registration and maintenance of trademarks worldwide.

  • Brand Protection: Developing and implementing strategies to protect brands from infringement, including online and social media enforcement.

  • Licensing and Monetization: Assisting clients in monetizing their trademarks through licensing agreements and strategic partnerships.

  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in trademark disputes and litigation to enforce their rights.

About the Team

In this role, you will have an opportunity to engage in trademark business and collaborate on content globally with our development team based in Belgium, Belgrade, India, and the US. This role will report to our Team Lead, Software Engineer.

Benefits

  • Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum 

  • Private Health Insurance 

  • Paid Lunch 

  • Yearly Bonus 

  • Yearly Merit Plan 

  • My Learning Platform 

  • Fit Pass 

  • Life Insurance

  • Accident Insurance

  • Company bicycles for rent free of charge

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours within the CET time zone. 

This is a hybrid position, you will be expected to work from our Belgrade office 3 days every other week. 

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.