We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to own the software development life cycle, from planning and prioritisation through to testing and release, and to build and maintain functional, secure, high-quality Java applications while providing technical leadership to junior developers.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain high-performance, scalable Java backend applications
- Own the SDLC: gather system and user requirements, build Java modules, and test features before release
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features
- Write clean, maintainable, efficient code following best practices and industry standards
- Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a timely, efficient manner
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools and methodologies
- Work with product managers, designers and stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality solutions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
- Proven experience as a Senior Java Backend Developer or in a similar role
- Strong proficiency in Java / Java EE and related frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate)
- Experience designing, building and testing microservices and RESTful APIs
- Solid grasp of software development principles, design patterns and best practices
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Good to have:
- Domain knowledge in private banking / wealth management or financial services
Soft skills:
- Strong communication, listening and presentation skills
- Analytical, structured problem-solving
- Proactive and dynamic, with a strong sense of initiative and appetite for continuous learning
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
