Senior JAVA Developer | Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a cross-border engineering team focused on building and evolving enterprise-grade backend systems within the banking domain. This role involves hands-on development of cloud-native solutions, leveraging Java 17+ / Java 21, Spring Boot 3+, and microservices architecture. You will contribute to designing scalable and secure RESTful APIs, working within distributed systems and AWS cloud environments, while influencing technical decisions and platform evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ / Java 21 and Spring Boot 3+
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for scalable and secure services
• Develop and maintain microservices architecture in cloud-native environments
• Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka and low-latency messaging patterns
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality code, clean code principles, and automated testing
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using Terraform, ArgoCD, and EKS
• Monitor and optimize applications using AWS services such as API Gateway and CloudWatch

Must-Have Requirements:

• Strong experience with Java 17+ / Java 21
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3+
• Proven expertise in RESTful API design and integration
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Experience working with distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools like Terraform, ArgoCD, and EKS
• Strong commitment to clean code and automated testing
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Nice to Have:

• Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with Quarkus