Senior Java Developer
Senior / Expert Java Developer
About the Client
Our client is a major international player in the banking industry. You will be joining their IMSecurities department, contributing to a large-scale technological transformation involving the migration of massive business flows and volumes projected through 2027–2029.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior or Expert Java Developer to design, build, and modernize backend integration components for a core Safekeeping and Corporate Actions platform. You will be joining an expanding, agile team (scaling from 8 to 15 developers), working hands-on with the code while occasionally stepping up to lead analysis and deployment orchestration.
What You Will Do
Design, develop, test, deploy, and support Java-based microservices and integration components.
Connect internal security systems with other banking infrastructure using event-driven architectures.
Analyze business requirements, document dependencies, and troubleshoot complex production issues.
Contribute to the team's growth by sharing knowledge, promoting best development practices, and mentoring junior colleagues.
Work in a Scrum environment (JIRA), filling in the blanks in requirement analysis and test case preparation when bottlenecks occur.
Expectations
Experience: Min. 5 years (for Senior) or 10+ years (for Expert) of Java backend development in large-scale enterprise environments.
Core Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Integration.
Architecture & Integrations: REST services, microservices, and integration patterns.
Messaging: Event-driven integration platforms (preferably IBM MQ and Kafka).
Databases: Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (preferably Oracle).
DevOps & Testing: Maven, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing (JUnit, Testcontainers).
Languages: Fluent English (both written and spoken).
Nice to Have
Previous experience in banking, trading, custody, settlement, or other regulated domains.
Familiarity with cloud-ready application design and containerization (Kubernetes).
Experience modernizing legacy systems or building layers around vendor platforms.
Practical use of AI-assisted development tools and static code analysis.
What We Offer
Salary: 140 - 170 PLN / hour (B2B).
Type of Work: Hybrid (50% remote / 2-3 days a week in the office).
Location: Gdańsk or Warsaw.

Optiveum
Optiveum is a boutique consultancy founded in 2020 with over 20 years of experience by its founders. The company specializes in supporting businesses, particularly from IT and tech industries, in Poland and Central Europ...