A leading global financial institution is looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer to join their technology team.
About the Opportunity
A leading global financial institution is looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer to join their Application Development, Support and Engineering Team. This is a high-impact role where you will be part of the technical backbone of the organisation's digital strategy, working on mission-critical financial systems at scale.
This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer who wants autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to drive real change within a globally recognised institution. What You'll Be Doing
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot / Quarkus
Build and maintain microservices architecture for scalability and maintainability
Develop REST and SOAP APIs and integrate with enterprise systems
Integrate databases using ORM frameworks
Develop and maintain messaging services using JMS and Solace
Ensure API connectivity using platforms such as Kong or Axway
Manage dependencies and build processes using Maven
Containerize applications using Docker and deploy on OpenShift and AWS
Utilise Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines and project management
Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit and conduct integration testing
Document APIs using Swagger and perform performance testing using JMeter
Champion Agile practices and coach team members on best practices
Collaborate with upstream TP systems, integration, modelling, DBA, messaging, and architecture teams
Conduct Code Analysis, Debugging, System Thinking, and Log Analysis
What We're Looking For Must Haves:
10+ years of experience in microservice API development using Java frameworks
Deep expertise in Java Spring Boot or Quarkus
Strong experience in cloud-native microservices and API-first design
Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), SKE, and OpenShift
Strong database experience — PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar
Knowledge of API security — OAuth2, JWT, encryption, and secrets management
Experience with JMS, Solace, Kong or Axway messaging and API platforms
Proven experience delivering regulatory, risk, or compliance-driven projects in BFSI
Strong leadership, vendor coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Good to Have:
Familiarity with GenAI or Agentic AI tools
Experience building FaaS and Dev-in-a-box platforms
Hands-on with Observability tools — AppDynamics, ElasticAPM, Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK stack
Deep understanding of Agile at scale and enterprise DevOps practices
Experience with Hibernate, Apache Struts
Knowledge of WebSocket, JSON, XML
Experience with both Relational and NoSQL databases
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