Senior Smalltalk Developer

We are seeking an experienced Smalltalk Developer to design, develop and maintain enterprise applications built on Smalltalk platforms. The ideal candidate should have strong object-oriented programming expertise, experience working with legacy systems and the ability to modernize and integrate applications with contemporary technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain applications using Smalltalk (e.g., VisualWorks, GemStone/S, Pharo, Squeak)
• Analyze existing legacy systems and implement enhancements or modernization strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver technical solutions
• Perform code reviews, debugging and performance optimization
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture and codebase
• Integrate Smalltalk applications with modern technologies, APIs and databases
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security and best practices

Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of experience in Smalltalk development (VisualWorks, GemStone, Pharo or similar)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• Expertise in working with legacy systems and application maintenance, including legacy modernization projects
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with system integration, APIs and web services
• Strong debugging, optimization and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and code quality with a proactive ownership-driven mindset

Nice to have

• Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python or JavaScript)
• Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud platforms
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git, SVN)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Background in financial services or enterprise domains