Senior Java Developer

Finshape blends digital banking platform and deep personalisation capabilities into a driver of digital success for banks in Europe and the MENA region.

At Finshape, we’re transforming the world of digital banking with cutting-edge solutions. Our teams develop innovative, scalable, and secure financial technology products that enable banks to deliver seamless, customer-centric digital experiences.

We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our talented engineering team and lead the design and implementation of advanced banking solutions using the latest technologies and best practices.

As a Senior Java Developer, you will play a critical role in shaping the architecture, technical design, and development of our digital banking solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support business analysis efforts, and mentor team members while taking ownership of your work. You will also contribute to building a robust, scalable, and maintainable microservices-based platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural & Technical Design:
  • Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and efficient microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot.
  • Define architectural standards and ensure adherence throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Incorporate best practices in design patterns, API development, and cloud-native architecture.
• Team Leadership:
  • Drive and mentor developers, assigning tasks effectively and conducting code reviews.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Support Business Analysis:
  • Collaborate closely with business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Provide technical expertise to refine requirements and evaluate feasibility.
• Development & Deployment:
  • Implement, test, and maintain robust backend systems leveraging technologies such as IBM MQ, MyBatis, and Oracle DB.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Gradle, Jenkins, and Docker.
  • Optimize performance and ensure system reliability with tools like Kibana and Elastic Search.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Create unit tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
  • Drive the resolution of technical issues and continuously improve system performance.
• Ownership:
  • Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of your work and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure seamless project execution.

• Technical Expertise:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 17 preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Microservices, and messaging systems like IBM MQ.
  • Experience with database technologies such as Oracle DB and ORM frameworks like MyBatis.
  • Proficiency in build tools like Gradle and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization tools like Docker and monitoring tools like Kibana.
  • Knowledge of Elastic Search for search and analytics.

• Leadership & Communication:

  • Proven ability to mentor and guide development teams.
  • Strong task management skills, including assignment, progress tracking, and code review.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Analytical Thinking:

  • Experience supporting business analysis by translating requirements into technical deliverables.
  • Ability to evaluate trade-offs and propose innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Quality-Driven:

  • Demonstrated expertise in writing high-quality, testable, and maintainable code.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.

• Ownership & Initiative:

  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of accountability.

Want to contribute to next-generation banking solutions that shape the future of finance?

Let’s have a chat and see how you can add value to our team!