Senior Java Engineer

The Role: As a Senior Java Backend Developer, you will be part of an agile Software Development Team, responsible for the full lifecycle of an application using cutting-edge technologies to deliver amazing value to our customers. You will scale our platform to meet the demands of worldwide markets, from developing flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to supporting the Product Owner with requirements and the team with solutions. You will also develop unit, component, and integrated tests with the guidance of the team’s QA, executing the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and related technologies.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to gather and refine requirements.
• Design and implement well-structured, testable, and efficient code to solve business needs.
• Create flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to support the development process.
• Develop unit, component, and integrated tests in collaboration with the QA team.
• Deploy applications in a Continuous Integration (CI) platform.
• Test and document implemented solutions to ensure high quality and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in backend development.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with mission-critical Java applications, particularly in the banking and finance sectors.
• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in relational databases, including knowledge of indexes, optimization, and ACID properties.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including detailed knowledge of offsets, brokers, partitions, and consumer groups.
• Familiarity with modern observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, ELK stack, and Datadog.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and asynchronous communication.
• Up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, AWS, NoSQL databases, and messaging systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.
• Certification in Java development (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) is a plus