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IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)

IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)
B2B21 000 - 27 000 PLN NET
LOCATION + Remote Poland: Kielce, Kraków, Wrocław
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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!

About the role

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.

Kotlin or Java Advanced
VIM Regular
Plugin Development (IntelliJ) Nice to have
Java Swing Nice to have
Kotlin coroutines Advanced
VIM/Neovim ecosystem Nice to have
English Advanced
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Project Scope
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

What we expect in general

  • 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

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!

A few perks of being with us

Building tech community
Building tech community
Flexible hybrid work model
Flexible hybrid work model
Home office reimbursement
Home office reimbursement
Language lessons
Language lessons
MyBenefit points
MyBenefit points
Private healthcare
Private healthcare
Training Package
Training Package
Virtusity / in-house training
Virtusity / in-house training
And a lot more!

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IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)

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IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)
B2B21 000 - 27 000 PLN NET
LOCATION + Remote Poland: Kielce, Kraków, Wrocław
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