Senior Java Engineer

Fincons Group is an IT business consulting company that has been designing the digital future of leading companies on international markets for 40 years. Fincons Group built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems by building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, supporting clients step by step along their digital transformation journey. Fincons is a multinational with over 2,600 people and several offices worldwide (in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the USA), but above all a Family Company where the founders play a strategic role with commitment and passion, grounding the company in the same principles of a united and caring family.

We firmly believe in the value of cooperation and in the contribution that every idea and intuition can bring. We believe that everyone’s effort can make a difference. Transforming knowledge into a strategic resource is our company mission, and we pursue it with the help of our most strategic asset: our people.

Job Overview

For our Lugano Office (Switzerland), we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in designing and implementing JAVA REST-based API systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical proficiency, solid architectural insight, and the ability to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. 

What you'll do:

• Development & Integration: Design, develop, integrate, and test Java-based backend solutions, microservices architectures, and REST APIs
• Expertise in Java/Microservices/API Solutions: Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the lifecycle management and development of robust Java solutions
• Databese: Designe e optimize persistance layers using JPA and Hibernate, ensuring efficient interaction with relational databases
• Collaboration: Work closely with Agile teams, providing expert consultation and support to product owners to gather requirements and document solutions that align with business objectives
• Secure Coding: Apply best practices in secure coding to ensure all solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with regulatory requirements

What you bring:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree, preferably in computer science or engineering
• 5+ years of experience in software design and development of Java microservices architecture
• Advanced practical skills with Spring Boot, Spring Security and REST APIs developmen
• Proven experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, ideally within migration or modernization projects
• Solid knowledge of JPA and Hibernate, including entity modeling, query optimization, transaction management, and persistence layer best practices
• Hands-on experience with database integrations, SQL, and event streaming systems like Apache Kafka
• Hands-on experience with testing in Java, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks)
• Advanced knowledge of secure coding best practices
• Experience in architecting distributed systems with best practices for system design and implementation
• Proficiency in Italian and English is a must
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus

• Please note that a fully remote work policy is not offered for this role
• Candidates should be prepared to relocate to Canton Ticino/Switzerland or Italian border areas close to Switzerland (ex. Como)
• Work-from-home days may be possible according to the Client's policy

Do not hesitate and apply now!

Our personnel search is addressed to candidates of all genders.

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