Senior Java Developer

Summary

Join our innovative FinTech startup as a Senior Java Developer with Kotlin experience and be part of our founding team. We're building a core product to revolutionize enterprise financial solutions. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java and Kotlin, contribute to infrastructure management, and provide technical leadership. Mentorship of junior developers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement are also key responsibilities. We offer flexible remote work, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to significantly influence product direction.

Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer
• Extensive development experience on the JVM, primarily using Java
• At least 2 years of recent hands-on experience with Kotlin
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and backend development frameworks
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools like Pulumi, Terraform, or equivalents
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment—adaptable, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java and Kotlin
• Utilize frameworks such as Spring Boot, Vaadin, or similar to build robust backend services
• Contribute to infrastructure setup and management using tools like Pulumi or Terraform
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance and scalability
• Participate in architecture and design discussions to influence the technical direction
• Collaborate with a small, high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers as the team expands
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
• Identify opportunities for process and product improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vaadin is a plus
• Experience in the FinTech sector or traditional banking domains is advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a founding team and significantly influence the product's direction
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Flexible remote work with alignment to the Australian time zone (minimum 2 hours overlap)
• Competitive compensation package