Senior Java Developer

Job Purpose The Senior Java Developer is responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining CR2’s BankWorld product. This role involves designing and implementing high-quality software solutions, integrating AI/LLM capabilities where appropriate, contributing to new business requirements, and maintaining existing functionality within a collaborative Scrum team environment. Our hybrid working model requires employees to be on-site three days per week. Key Responsibilities Design and implementation: Design and implement new features, ensuring alignment with business requirements, technical specifications, security practices, and project timelines. Agile development and team collaboration: Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and work closely with team members to achieve project goals and deliverables. Code quality and review: Ensure adherence to software design best practices, participate in design and code reviews, and proactively suggest improvements to processes and practices. Product security: Follow sound security engineering practices to protect the integrity and security of the product. Support and troubleshooting: Assist in maintaining and supporting new and existing features by working with the support team to diagnose and resolve issues promptly. Innovation and continuous learning: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and integrate new solutions to enhance user experience and product functionality. Out-of-hours support: Provide occasional out-of-hours support for critical product issues when required. Additional tasks: Perform any other related tasks assigned by the line manager. Generative AI for development : Leverage AI-assisted coding tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Junie, Claude AI and any other tools identified by our architecture team to accelerate development while maintaining code quality standards; document and review AI-generated solutions for security and correctness. AI-powered testing and automation : Explore and implement AI-driven testing frameworks and agents for automated QA, regression testing, and edge-case discovery in payment processing pipelines. Critical Competencies Technical expertise: Proficient in Java programming with strong object-oriented design and programming skills. Agile methodologies: Experienced in Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks. Version control: Proficient in Git for source code management. Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present technical ideas clearly and precisely. Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and a passion for continuous learning. Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying challenges, proposing solutions, and contributing to the overall success of the company. Team collaboration: A strong team player who is cooperative, flexible, and committed to working effectively with others to achieve shared goals. Customer focus: Strong customer orientation, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs. Qualifications & Experience Educational background: Honours degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Java expertise: 5+ years of proven experience in Java programming. Desirable skills: Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Framework, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA, Spring Data, and Kafka; microservices architectures; RESTful APIs; relational databases, including SQL for Oracle; cross-platform development; multi-threading; and familiarity with the banking or financial services sector. Success Metrics Feature delivery: Timely and accurate delivery of new features and enhancements in line with Scrum goals, project timelines, and business requirements, including story points delivered within the sprint. Code quality: High-quality, reliable code with minimal defects, adherence to software unit testing best practices, appropriate code coverage, and strong product security. Team contribution: Active participation and collaboration within the Scrum team, contributing to team goals and project milestones. Customer satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders regarding the functionality, stability, and security of the product, with a target of zero implementation bugs in customer-reported issues. Continuous improvement: Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with industry trends and incorporating new knowledge into daily work, including completion of annual training hours. Equal Opportunity Statement CR2 HPS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.