Java Software Engineer

One of our clients operates prominently in the financial sector, where we enhance operations across their extensive network of 150,000 workstations and support a workforce of 4,500 employees. Our IT solutions ensure streamlined processes and heightened security, enabling them to maintain leadership in financial technology.

Enhance performance and solutions: Conduct research, evaluate technologies, and propose efficient software solutions that align with client requirements and business objectives.

Apply and grow your expertise: Continuously develop your skills as a Java Software Engineer while providing support and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.

Ensure code excellence: Write high-quality code that complies with all requirements and actively contribute to the code review process.

Boost innovation: Apply the latest Java features to introduce advanced capabilities and drive innovation in applications.

Support modern deployment practices: Collaborate with DevOps teams to containerize and deploy applications, and support CI/CD pipeline integration

Contribute to strong engineering standards: Participate in architectural discussions and perform code reviews to ensure high-quality engineering practices

Must Have:

• 3+ years of experience in software development
• Good knowledge of Java 8 or above and the associated patterns (e.g. SOLID principles, Design Patterns)
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Web Services (REST) and persistence frameworks (JPA, Hibernate) using relational databases
• Hands-on experience with hexagonal architecture and domain driven design and working with a microservices architecture
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills (debugging, source control)
• Advanced English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Regular use of AI tools to improve productivity, automate or reduce repetitive work, support decision-making, and deliver higher-quality outcomes.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly by structuring effective prompts, critically validating outputs, understanding limitations, and taking ownership of the final result.

Nice to have:

• Experience with any Cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) 
• Good understanding of Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools for automated build and deployment
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms

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