Java Developer (Mid-Senior / Senior) Wealth Management

We are looking for a hands-on Java Developer to join a banking and wealth management technology team. The role involves developing and supporting both legacy monolithic applications and modern microservices, with a strong focus on production stability, performance, and reliability.

The ideal candidate is production-oriented, independent, and accountable, with the ability to own development, deployment, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Java 17+, Spring and Spring Boot
• Build and enhance scalable backend services across monolithic and microservices architectures
• Work with Maven and Gradle build tools
• Design and optimise database solutions using MariaDB / MySQL
• Perform JVM and SQL performance tuning
• Deploy and support applications through: VM-based deployments using Jenkins; containerised deployments using Docker and OpenShift (OCP)
• Monitor application logs, troubleshoot technical issues, and resolve production incidents
• Work with workflow engines such as Camunda / Activity / Activiti
• Collaborate with cross-country teams in an Agile / Scrum environment
• Take ownership of assigned applications and provide technical guidance when required
• Evaluate and use open-source frameworks with consideration for security, compliance and operational risks
• Ensure data integrity, security and reliability in financial transaction systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot
• Experience with both monolithic and microservices architectures
• Proficiency in Maven and/or Gradle
• Experience with MariaDB and/or MySQL
• Experience with Jenkins, Docker, and OpenShift (OCP)
• Strong production support and incident management experience
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong English communication skills

Ideal Candidate

• Independent, proactive, and accountable
• Comfortable taking ownership of technical issues and production incidents
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a practical, hands-on approach
• Able to provide technical guidance and support to team members when required
• Comfortable working with distributed and cross-country teams

Nice to Have

• React 17+ or full-stack development experience
• Banking, wealth management, or fintech experience
• Knowledge of investment products such as: Bonds, Unit Trusts (UT) / Mutual Funds
• Understanding of financial transaction lifecycles
• Awareness of relevant financial industry regulations and compliance requirements