Senior Java Software Engineer

Summary

Join Accesa, a leading technology company, and work on a project for a major financial client involving an internal application used by bank employees for proactive customer outreach. You will design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices. Responsibilities include implementing Spring Boot applications, leveraging event-driven architecture with Kafka, optimizing Oracle database integrations, and contributing to strong engineering standards. The role requires 5+ years of backend software development experience with Java and Spring Boot, along with expertise in microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. Mentoring junior developers is also part of the role. Accesa offers a holistic benefits program covering physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, as well as work-life fusion.

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

• Our wellbeing program includes medical benefits, gym support, and personalised fitness options for an active lifestyle, complemented by team events and the Healthy Habits Club
• In very dynamic industries such as IT, the line between our professional and personal lives can quickly become blurred. Having a one-size-fits-one approach gives us the flexibility to define the work-life dynamic that works for us
• We believe that to maintain our overall health, we need to invest in our mental wellbeing just as much as we do in our physical health, social connections or in achieving work-life balance
• As a growing community in a hybrid environment, we want to ensure we remain connected not just by the great work we do every day but through our passions and interests