Senior Java Software Engineer

Summary

Join Accesa, a leading technology company, and work on a project redesigning and optimizing an existing application for managing authorizations within a prominent financial sector client. This role involves designing scalable Java-based backend applications and microservices, implementing Spring Boot applications, and leveraging event-driven architecture with Kafka. You will collaborate with DevOps, optimize data interactions with Oracle databases, and contribute to strong engineering standards. Mentorship of junior developers is also expected. This position is part of a larger program with four distinct initiatives within the financial and banking sector.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development using Java 8 or above
• Strong proficiency with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful microservices
• Solid understanding of Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools for automated build and deployment
• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms
• Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries and working with databases
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, message-driven systems, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development practices

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions: Architect, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability
• Deliver high-quality code: Implement Spring Boot applications following best practices in clean code, testing, and performance optimization
• Drive modern deployment practices: Collaborate with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and integrate CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins
• Leverage event-driven architecture: Use Kafka to build robust, asynchronous systems that support scalability and decoupled services
• Optimize data interactions: Design and maintain efficient Oracle database integrations that ensure data integrity and system responsiveness
• Contribute to strong engineering standards: Engage in architectural discussions, perform code reviews, and contribute to high engineering standards
• Mentor and grow the team: Provide guidance to junior developers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performance tuning and monitoring Java applications in production
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace
• Knowledge of security best practices in backend development
• Cloud platform experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Gym support
• Personalised fitness options for an active lifestyle, complemented by team events and the Healthy Habits Club