Senior Java Backend Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Java Backend Developer (Fintech) (Java/Spring/Cloud): Develop and enhance the SPART platform for financial IT solutions, with an accent on backend services, microservices, and cloud infrastructure. Focus on designing scalable APIs, optimizing database operations, managing containerized deployments, and building reliable CI/CD and automated testing pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Porto, Portugal. Existing legal right to work in the European Union is required.

Company

hirify.global delivers technology solutions and provides engineering services for clients in financial IT and digital transformation.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend components for the SPART platform using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
• Integrate server-side services with user-facing applications in collaboration with frontend teams.
• Implement and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Design, develop, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools including Jenkins, Git, Sonar, XLDeploy, and XLRelease.
• Manage Oracle Exadata database operations and contribute to automated, unit, and behavior-driven testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and align project goals.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of backend development experience, preferably in financial services or a similar environment.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Solid SQL skills for database management and optimization.
• Strong understanding of automated testing, unit testing, and behavior-driven development.
• Fluent professional English is required, as is an existing legal right to work in the European Union.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jenkins, Git, Sonar, XLDeploy, and XLRelease.
• Experience with Oracle Exadata storage systems.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud service integrations.
• Performance tuning and system optimization skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Porto.
• Opportunity to contribute to a multi-year financial technology transformation initiative.
• Cross-functional collaboration on a platform supporting Supply Chain Finance operations.