Senior Java Developer

Project description We are looking for an experienced API Microservices Developer to work in the API Management team. You are expected to provide technical skills in software engineering, testing, and deployment. You will be required to have work experience with Java and API development. Experience with the Avaloq Banking Suite is added bonus. The main focus will be on supporting our Change Portfolio with the design and development of backend services. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure Java-based APIs and microservices. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs. Ensure best practices in software development, including clean code, unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews. Collaborate with DevOps, QA, frontend, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues when needed. Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance system performance and reliability. Drive agile development practices, participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. SKILLS Must have 8+ years of experience as a Senior Java developer. Degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent. Java & Spring Boot: Strong Core Java fundamentals (Java 17-21 preferred), microservices, REST API design and error handling Web technologies (e.g., Java, REST, Hibernate, TDD, Swagger/OpenAPI), web security (e.g., OAuth 2.0). Event Streaming: Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven applications. Cloud & Deployment: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines. Testing: JUnit, Mockito. Security: OAuth2, JWT, API gateway familiarity. Databases: Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). Version Control: Git, collaborative workflows. Experience on BFSI/Banking projects Nice to have • Modern Java Features: Records, sealed classes, awareness of Project Loom. • API Governance: OpenAPI/Swagger, consumer-driven contracts, Tyk. • Data Layer: JPA/Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Liquibase/Flyway migrations. • Observability: Metrics/logs/traces with OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, Grafana. • Quality: Integration tests, coverage gates. • DevOps Extras: ArgoCD, GitLab CI, GitOps practices. • Domain Knowledge: Banking/financial services experience, especially in wealth, investments, or portfolio management. • Soft Skills: Clear communication, stakeholder engagement, ownership mindset.