🧠 About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to help drive the architecture and development of cutting-edge payment solutions used at a global scale. You’ll join a high-impact team, building robust systems with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and real-time processing. If you're passionate about distributed systems, DevOps, and leading engineering teams — this one’s for you.
🚀 Key Responsibilities
Design and build high-scale, high-performance Java/Spring applications
Lead development within an agile team, mentor junior/mid engineers, and manage story decomposition
Influence software design standards, architecture decisions, and best practices
Work on distributed systems, including real-time data processing with Apache Kafka
Own DevOps processes: CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, Docker, Kubernetes
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, DevOps, QA, and UX teams
Build secure, scalable APIs following API-first design principles
Focus on system performance, code quality, and reusable architecture
🛠️ Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of commercial experience with Java & Spring
Strong experience with microservices architecture, HTTP/gRPC/CQRS patterns
Proven background in Apache Kafka integration for real-time data handling
Hands-on DevOps exposure: CI/CD in cloud environments, Docker, Kubernetes, Unix/Linux
Deep knowledge of distributed systems, multithreading, performance tuning
Experience with Git workflows (Git Flow / GitHub Flow) and build tools (Maven/Gradle)
Understanding of SQL & distributed databases, consistency models
Strong understanding of system design, software architecture, and refactoring practices
Experience leading Agile/Scrum-based teams
⭐ Nice-to-Have / Bonus Skills
Exposure to front-end stacks like Angular or React
Experience working in FinTech, Payments, or Real-Time Transaction Systems
Familiarity with security and API authorization patterns
Knowledge of C++, C#, or similar backend languages
🧬 Soft Skills We're Looking For
A problem solver with a builder’s mindset
Eagerness to mentor and elevate team capabilities
Passion for innovation, clean architecture, and scalability
Comfortable challenging the norm and proposing bold technical ideas
Excellent communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams
Net per month - B2B
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