Backend Developer

Our client is a leading financial technology provider with a focus on Wealth Management solutions, delivering innovative applications for internal users and clients. They foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging technology exploration and offering access to internal learning platforms. The company provides a collaborative environment for engineers to contribute to high-impact financial applications.

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java Spring Boot and drive technical innovation in Wealth Management products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java Spring Boot and React.
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement and maintain Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures.
• Drive best practices across the entire technology stack.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, stakeholders, and other tech teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues spanning frontend and backend systems.
• Contribute to system design discussions and the technical roadmap.
• Lead technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 21) with expert-level knowledge of Spring Boot framework (MVC, Data, Security, Cloud).
• Deep understanding of modulith/microservices patterns and relational databases (MariaDB, PostgreSQL), including SQL optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles and experience with message queues (Kafka, IBM MQ).
• Expertise in unit and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito, Karate) and familiarity with design patterns and SOLID principles.
• 1–3 years of relevant backend development experience preferred.