Vacant job

Join an innovative team at the forefront of a major digital transformation. Our client, one of Europe’s leading banks, is bringing a critical vendor application in-house and integrating it across international platforms. We are looking for an experienced developer to help spearhead this transition within a high-performing, expert environment.

About the role

As a Senior Developer, you will lead the technical execution of a complex system merge. This hands-on role involves extensive coding, data migration, and coordination within a highly senior and collaborative team. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our client's core systems.

You are offered

• Make an impact: Join a high-performing senior team in a long-term role where collaboration is key to delivering real-world results.
• Scale and innovation: Elevate your skills using modern tech stacks within a powerhouse of the European banking industry.
• Global expertise: Collaborate with a world-class team of developers, gaining unique insights into the evolving fintech and financial landscape.
• Partner in your success: Benefit from a dedicated consultant manager at Academic Work who focuses on your long-term professional growth and coaching.

Work tasks

This role focuses on leading a significant system migration, involving complex data handling and hands-on backend development.

• Architect & implement: Lead the in-house migration of a vendor application and align it for new international country platforms.
• Data excellence: Extract, transform, and merge complex historical data from legacy systems.
• Technical focus: Use Java and Spring Boot to solve intricate backend challenges and define robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate: Engage in a high-interaction office environment, ensuring a deep collective understanding of the project scope.

We are looking for

• 8–12 years of backend development experience.
• Advanced experience: Java (preferably Java 21) and Spring Boot.
• Data & Integration: Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) gained from large-scale projects and Kafka.
• Proactive and consultant-minded approach, challenging the status quo constructively.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience of JPA and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, or Artifactory.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Change oriented
• Supportive
• Goal oriented
• Responsible
• Assertive

We are looking for a Senior Developer who thrives on open dialogue and collective problem solving. As an open-minded and proactive team player, you naturally identify ways to boost efficiency and aren't afraid to speak up. You enjoy the energy of a collaborative office environment and value working alongside long term experts to navigate complex legacy migrations. With your deep Java and Spring Boot expertise, you can master a broad scope quickly and start delivering value from day one.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.