About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in building scalable, high-performance financial applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with core Java, Spring frameworks, microservices, and cloud technologies. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications that are integral to the financial operations of the institution.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality financial applications using Java and Spring frameworks.
• Design, build, and deploy microservices-based solutions to support key business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help improve code quality.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance the functionality of financial applications.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security for enterprise-level operations.
• Develop and implement RESTful APIs for external integrations.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to maintain a CI/CD pipeline, containerization, and cloud deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, ensuring the reliability of mission-critical systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and suggest improvements for continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior developers and help foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of Java development experience, particularly in financial services or payment systems.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java (JDK 8+) and object-oriented programming principles.
- Expertise in Spring Frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data).
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and building scalable, distributed systems.
- Proven experience with RESTful API development and integrating third-party services.
- Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization techniques.
- Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) and ORM tools like Hibernate.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) is a plus.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and familiarity with cloud-native application development.
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Financial Services domain knowledge is a strong advantage, particularly with payment systems and transaction processing.
- Experience with secure coding practices in compliance with industry standards.
