TL;DR

Java Backend Developer (Fintech): Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, enterprise-level backend services for a payment platform in higher education with an accent on API design, database performance, and compliance. Focus on optimizing complex backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting CI/CD pipelines in an Agile environment.

Location: Remote opportunities available in Bulgaria, Georgia, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ukraine.

Company

%hirify_global% is an IT services company that provides secure commerce and credential solutions to clients, including a Fortune 500 global payments organization.

What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17 and Spring Boot 3.
Implement RESTful APIs and web components with Servlets, JSP, and JSTL.
Ensure secure development and work with Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with frontend and cross-functional teams.
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments while troubleshooting and optimizing complex backend systems.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Java backend development.
Strong proficiency in Java 17 and object-oriented design principles.
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3, Spring Framework, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Hibernate/JPA.
Solid understanding of REST API design and integration, plus experience with Servlets, JSP, and JSTL.
Strong experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito), Git, Maven, and working in Agile teams (Jira, GitHub).
English level: B1 (Intermediate) or higher.

Culture & Benefits

Access to technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth.
Opportunities to learn from industry experts through internal conferences and meetups.
Support and mentorship from experienced employees.
Internal startup incubator.
Health insurance and English courses.
Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities.
Referral program and additional vacation days.