Java Backend Engineer – Project Synapse

Hybrid Lokation: Prague (Pankrác) Language: English required, Czech an advantage Level: Senior Form of cooperation: Contraktor Start date: asap Allocation: Full-Time, 3x HO Allocation length: long-term Purpose of the Role: We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Engineer to strengthen the server-side development capability of the Project Synapse approval management platform. The role will focus on designing and enhancing scalable microservices, workflow capabilities, and event-driven solutions within Company' technology ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain Java 18+ backend applications and services. Build and enhance Spring Boot microservices supporting approval and workflow management. Develop scalable, event-driven solutions using Kafka. Design and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations across distributed systems. Develop and support MongoDB-based persistence layers. Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices. Collaborate with distributed teams across London, Prague, and Pune. Support deployment, monitoring, and operational stability on the Barclays BCP platform. Mandatory Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Java 18+ . Proven experience building Spring Boot Microservices . Strong understanding of distributed and event-driven architectures . Expertise in Kafka and asynchronous messaging patterns. Experience with MongoDB . Strong API design and microservices development experience. Experience developing scalable, high-performance backend applications. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Preferred Skills: Kubernetes and containerised deployments. Helm Chart development and maintenance. Workflow orchestration and business process management platforms. BPMN-based workflow solutions. Experience within large-scale Financial Services environments. Candidate Profile: A skilled backend engineer with strong expertise in Java 18+, Spring Boot, Kafka, MongoDB, and Microservices , ideally complemented by Kubernetes and workflow orchestration experience. WEB title=Java Developer job=backend