Senior JAVA Developer

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a cross-border engineering team focused on building and evolving enterprise-grade backend systems within the banking domain. This role involves hands-on development of cloud-native solutions, leveraging Java 17+ / Java 21, Spring Boot 3+, and microservices architecture. You will contribute to designing scalable and secure RESTful APIs, working within distributed systems and AWS cloud environments, while influencing technical decisions and platform evolution. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ / Java 21 and Spring Boot 3+ Build and integrate RESTful APIs for scalable and secure services Develop and maintain microservices architecture in cloud-native environments Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka and low-latency messaging patterns Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality code, clean code principles, and automated testing Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using Terraform, ArgoCD, and EKS Monitor and optimize applications using AWS services such as API Gateway and CloudWatch Must-Have Requirements: Strong experience with Java 17+ / Java 21 Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3+ Proven expertise in RESTful API design and integration Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures Solid understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS Experience working with distributed systems Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools like Terraform, ArgoCD, and EKS Strong commitment to clean code and automated testing Fluency in spoken and written English Nice to Have: Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated environments Familiarity with Quarkus We offer: Project/Client: Banking Location: Remote (Baltic States) Language: English Engagement: Full-time B2B contract. Hourly rate: 35-40 EUR. Recruitment process: CV Screening: Applications are reviewed within 24 hours. Pre-Screening Interview: A brief Q/A session ( Automated or with a Recruiter ) designed to learn more about your experience related to the required job position. Automated Session (Recommended) – You can complete this session on your own at a time that is convenient for you. The questions and follow-ups are well-structured and designed to highlight your experience and provide detailed insights into your background. This option is recommended because it's usually more detailed and allows us to provide feedback from the hiring manager faster. Session with a Recruiter – You can also have the session with a recruiter. The questions are the same, but the discussion may be a bit less detailed, and feedback might take a little longer. Shortlisting: Qualified candidates are presented to the hiring manager for review. Formal Interviews: On-site discussions with the hiring manager or project team, with feedback provided within 1-2 weeks. Offer and Onboarding: Successful candidates receive a formal offer and begin a structured onboarding process. Information about the processing of your personal data is provided in our Privacy Policy, which is available online a Privacy Policy