IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)

IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)

VirtusLab Sp. z o.o.

Offer parameters

21 00027 000

net (+ VAT) / mth.

B2B contract (full-time)

remote work • hybrid work
senior
valid for 30 days
(from 23 Apr)
Kraków, Stare Miasto
Szlak 49

Technologies we use

Expected

Java
Kotlin
Vim
C
IntelliJ

Operating system

macOS

About the project

You’ll work on the IdeaVim plugin, enhancing its Vim emulation inside JetBrains IDEs. Responsibilities include developing new commands, improving plugin stability, and ensuring seamless integration with JetBrains’ platform
Tech Stack
The plugin is primarily written in Kotlin, with some legacy Java code. You may occasionally engage with C when analyzing Vim internals. Tools and frameworks include Kotlin coroutines, IntelliJ Platform SDK, and GIT
Challenges
You’ll need to understand and replicate complex Vim behaviors within the JetBrains environment, ensure plugin stability across IDE versions, and maintain a smooth user experience. Working with legacy code and contributing clean architecture will also be key
Team
You would be only one full time contributor, with various contributors working part time. We will provide you with mentoring and broader team of IDE plugins developers so you won't be alone

Your responsibilities

As a Senior Developer, you’ll contribute to the ongoing evolution of the IdeaVim plugin. Your role will include implementing new features, maintaining clean and testable code, reviewing contributions, and collaborating with a passionate team. You’ll have opportunities to shape the plugin’s direction and make life better for all Vim-loving people who are forced to use JetBrains IDEs.

Our requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Kotlin or Java development
  • Experience working with or strong interest in Vim editing and behavior
  • Strong self-management and clean code architecture approach
  • Basic understanding of Vim, with willingness to go deeper
  • Ability to analyze legacy code in Java, Kotlin, or C
  • English at B2 level or higher
  • Familiarity with IntelliJ plugin development or Java Swing is a plus
  • Passion for improving developer tools and open-source software

This is how we organize our work

This is how we work

at the client's siteyou focus on a single project at a timeyou can change the projectyou have influence on the technological solutions appliedyou have influence on the productyou focus on product development

This is how we work on a project

  • code review
  • documentation
  • testing environments

  • Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the requirements. What matters most is your passion and willingness to develop. Moreover, B2B does not have to be the only form of cooperation. Apply and find out!
Company

Development opportunities we offer

  • conferences in Poland
  • development budget
  • industry-specific e-learning platforms
  • intracompany training
  • substantive support from technological leaders
  • technical knowledge exchange within the company

What we offer

  • Flexible hybrid work model - you decide where & when to start the work. You can work remotely or join us in one of our modern offices (Krakow, Rzeszow, Kielce, Wroclaw), always located in the city centres. Just choose what suits you best!
  • Language lessons - we refund up to 500 PLN (per quarter) for learning all languages you would like to take! What’s more, we refund up to 1 000 PLN (per quarter) for learning the English language.
  • Virtusity – our training division - we really value the personal growth of our #VLteam. That’s why we have a rich offer of internal courses, workshops etc. (technical, as well as soft skills training) conducted by our employees.
  • Training Package - use our training budget and 24 paid work hours for your development. You can choose the training from our Virtusity portfolio or external conferences, courses, workshops etc.
  • Home office reimbursement - you can rent all the necessary equipment from our offices, but you can also get up to 800 PLN financial support to set up your WFH.
  • Multisport card or MyBenefit points - do you like sports and want free unlimited admission to sports facilities in your city? Or maybe you prefer the cinema, SPA in the mountains, delicious dinner or Allegro shopping? At VirtusLab, you decide whether you choose a sports card or vouchers for countless attractions.
  • Private healthcare - our insurer's offer allows you to have free health advice, treatments, diagnostic tests etc., in more than 1,500 clinics operating all over the country.
  • Building tech community - we run 9 meetup groups in Kraków, Kielce, and Rzeszów and support many other local initiatives. We also contribute to numerous open-source projects (world-famous solutions and create our own ones). Check out also Sphere.it - our unique platform with tech videos and online events.
  • Having fun together - cycling tours, kayaking, fun at rope park, pizza party or a mountain trip with SPA? Yes, we've got it all. It's never boring with #VLteam!

Benefits

  • sharing the costs of sports activities
  • private medical care
  • sharing the costs of foreign language classes
  • sharing the costs of professional training & courses
  • remote work opportunities
  • flexible working time
  • integration events

VirtusLab Sp. z o.o.

We are #VLteam – tech enthusiasts constantly striving for growth. The team is our foundation, that’s why we care the most about the friendly atmosphere, a lot of self-development opportunities and good working conditions. Trust and autonomy are two essential qualities that drive our performance. We simply believe in the idea of ​​“measuring outcomes, not hours”. Join us & see for yourself!

This is how we work

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