Senior Java Engineer – Microservices & Cloud (GCP)

Unleash innovation at scale — join the forefront of cloud-native banking solutions!


Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model



As a Senior Java Engineer – Microservices & Cloud (GCP), you will be working for HSBC, one of Europe's largest banks and a global investment banking leader. You’ll contribute to the development of next-generation Counterparty Credit Risk Engines, leveraging microservices architecture and cloud technologies to revolutionize risk management in the financial industry. This is your chance to be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of banking technology and advancing your career through impactful innovation.

Your main responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java microservices in a cloud environment.
• Drive the full development lifecycle, from problem discovery and prototyping to implementation and adoption.
• Collaborate closely with international teams in Krakow, Asia, and the UK, ensuring high-performance and secure solutions.
• Focus on performance, availability, reliability, and security of distributed systems.
• Mentor and coach fellow engineers to foster best practices and continuous improvement.
• Support platform stability through incident resolution, monitoring, and problem management.
• Develop automated tooling to enhance operational support functions.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• At least 4 years of experience in designing and operating distributed systems in Java.
• Proven expertise in developing microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Practicing test-driven development (TDD) within agile environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.

It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)

• Experience with Apache Beam and Apache Flink.
• Knowledge of in-memory data stores like Redis.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Experience working with relational databases like Oracle or PostgreSQL.

Language Required for the role:

• English — fluent

Eligibility for the role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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• Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.