Senior Java Developer

Fincons Group; Ticino; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincons Group in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java backend expertise to join an Agile Release Train in a SAFe context. You will contribute to CRM projects, develop transversal features, and fix bugs in enterprise systems.

You should have a Bachelor's/Master's in CS or engineering, at least 5 years of Java experience (21+ to 25), knowledge of microservices, Spring, JPA/Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or engineering.
• At least 5 years of Java backend design and development experience.
• Expertise in Java 21+; microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data and RESTful API design and implementation.
• Knowledge of JPA/Hibernate, including entity modeling and query optimization.
• Test automation with JUnit and TDD; Cucumber is a plus.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Versioning and CI/CD with Git and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of SwaggerHub and API payloads (JSON).
• Experience in Agile and SAFe environments.
• Proficiency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test Java-based backend solutions, microservices architectures, and REST APIs.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting lifecycle management and development of Java solutions.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to gather requirements and document solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Apply secure coding practices to ensure robust, secure solutions.

Skills

Java backend

Microservices

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

JPA & Hibernate

JUnit & TDD

CI/CD (Git/GitHub Actions)

SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

SAFe / Agile

English & Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

Master's degree in CS/engineering

Tools

SwaggerHub

GitHub Actions

Git

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

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.

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development, who will join an Agile Release Train (ART) in a SAFe context. The role involves contributing to innovative projects in the CRM field, the development of new trasversal features and bugfixing activities on enterprise system.

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
• 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'sdegree, preferably in computer science or engineering
• At least 5years of experience in software design and development of Java 21+ (up to v.25), with excellent command of Stream, Lambda, Try-with-resources
• Excellent knowledge of microservices architecture
• Advanced practical skills withSpring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Dataand RESTful API design and implementation
• Solid knowledge of JPA and Hibernate, including entity modeling, query optimization, transaction management, and persistence layer best practices
• Test automation: JUnit, TDD; BDD with Cucumber is a plus
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL), including stored procedures
• Versioning and CI/CD with Git and GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of SwaggerHub and ability to understand and manage API payloads (JSON)
• Experience in Agile and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environments
• Proficiency inItalian and English is a must

Location and Work Flexibility

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

Our personnel search is addressed to candidates of all genders.

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