Job Description
Vates is a French software company specializing in Open Source and virtualization, with a strong commitment to open and collaborative development. Our main projects, Xen Orchestra and XCP-ng, cover the entire virtualization stack --- from the hypervisor (Xen) and the virtualization platform (XCP-ng) to virtual machine management and backup (Xen Orchestra). Our company operates in an international environment, working fully remotely, fluent English required.
Your Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of full features (frontend + backend) based on product requirements
- Design and implement user-friendly and accessible user interfaces
- Develop secure and high-performance backend APIs in connection with business data
- Ensure corrective and continuous maintenance of the entire application stack
- Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
- Participate in both frontend and backend performance optimization
- Contribute to technical, product, and user documentation
- Actively participate in code reviews, technology watch, and architectural decisions
- Collaborate with product teams to refine technical and functional specifications
- Provide technical support to internal users and partners
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
- Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular or Vue.js)
- Solid knowledge of backend development (Node.js, Java, Python or similar)
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs (GraphQL is a plus)
- Database knowledge (SQL and/or NoSQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- Understanding of application architecture and software design patterns
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Familiarity with testing practices (unit, integration, end-to-end testing)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps basics (Docker, cloud platforms is a plus)
- Ability to ensure performance, security, and scalability of applications
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines (product, design, engineering)
- Good communication skills, both technical and non-technical
- Autonomy and sense of responsibility
- Adaptability in a fast-changing technical environment
- Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
- Curiosity and willingness to learn continuously
- User-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering value
- Ability to manage priorities and work under deadlines
Why join us?
At VATES, you will find a flexible work environment, a supportive and approachable team, and a role that makes a real impact on a daily basis.
Location
Our offices are based in Grenoble or Paris, but we operate on a fully remote model to provide greater flexibility and daily work comfort.
You are free to work 100% remotely or come on-site occasionally, depending on your preferences.
Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Health insurance coverage funded at 50% by the company
- Benefits provided by the Works Council (employee discounts, cinema tickets, etc.)
- Employee savings plan (PEE)
- Profit-sharing scheme
- Annual bonus
- 100% remote work
As part of our diversity and inclusion policy, this position is open to all candidates, regardless of gender.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree to a Master's degree in Computer Science, software engineering, software development, or information systems. Or several years of experience. A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience. Fluent English.