Core responsibilities:
Design and build scalable, low-latency, and high-performance backend servicesDevelop distributed and asynchronous systems ensuring reliability and fault toleranceOptimise performance across JVM, databases, caching, and networking layersApply security best practices in handling client PII and financial transactionsUse event-driven architectures and modern messaging solutions (e.g. Kafka)Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business needsMaintain high code quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD practicesLeverage AI tools to accelerate development, testing, and deliveryWhat you will need: Experience & domain knowledge:
Proven experience in FinTech, Banking, or related financial domainsStrong understanding of distributed systems architecture and the client–server modelAbility to design and maintain scalable, low-latency, high-performance systemsSolid knowledge of concurrency, multithreading, and asynchronous programmingAwareness of security best practices in handling PII and financial transactionsBasic understanding of network protocols and troubleshootingExperience working in a product-led fast-paced environment as a team playerTechnical skills:
Java and Spring: Advanced knowledge of Java Core technologies and the Spring frameworkData Mastery: Proficiency with SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance, structure, and replicationConcurrency & Async programming: advanced understanding and hands-on experience in asynchronous programming methods.Events streaming: Understanding of the event driven architecture (Kafka or similar solutions).Operational Proficiency: Understanding and hands-on experience with Ops activities, Kubernetes, pipelines, Fit Flow and modern CI/CD patterns and strategiesAI tools: ability to effectively use AI technologies in engineering work e.g. applying AI for coding assistance, debugging, testing, documentation, and optimisation of workflowsSoft skills:
Communication: Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations and productAnalytical thinking: Ability to tackle and investigate complicated problems and convert it to the taskAdaptability to Rapid Changes: Demonstrated capability to adjust to quick technological shifts and evolving business requirementsOwnership and Accountability: Readiness to take ownership of tasks, issues as well as demonstrate accountability of the results and outcomeNice to have:
Performance: Knowledge of JVM performance optimization practicesNo-SQL: Experience working with no-SQL databases is a big plusIn-memory storage: Strong knowledge of in-memory cache solutionsWhat you will get in return:
Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonusGenerous annual leave policyHealth insurance and pension fund, with additional benefits depending on locationHybrid working model (3 days from office) or fully remote across the country of employmentWorkation policy (30 days remote from anywhere in the world)Two additional paid days per year dedicated to volunteering
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