Senior Java Developer

emagine; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join on-site in Copenhagen for Sept–Dec 2026 with extension potential. The role emphasizes enterprise Java, Spring Boot, REST integrations, and cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong API design skills, IaC expertise (Terraform), Docker, and CI/CD workflows in Agile teams. English communication is essential for collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise Java development experience.
• Experience building scalable backend services and REST APIs.
• Proven cloud experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong skills in IaC, Terraform, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience Dockerized deployments and container orchestration basics.
• Proficient in Git, Maven, and SQL-based data stores.
• Comfort with English communication in a cross-functional team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Docker

Git

Maven

SQL Server

Flyway

CI/CD

Agile

English communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Git

Maven

Flyway

Job description

Our client in the Life & Pension industry is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join them onsite September - December 2026 with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with cloud expertise and a passion for automation, platform engineering, and modern development practices.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications in Java
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and building scalable backend services and APIs
• Proven experience designing and implementing REST-based integrations; experience with SOAP services is an advantage
• Solid experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architectures
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC); Terraform experience is highly desirable
• Experience developing, deploying, and operating applications in cloud environments
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Proficiency with Git, Maven, and modern CI/CD practices
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases
• Experience creating and maintaining Flyway migration scripts
• Good understanding of Azure services, cloud security, monitoring, and operational best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating with architects, developers, business stakeholders, and suppliers
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-have

• Experience from pension, insurance, banking, or other regulated financial sectors
• Experience with event-driven architectures and integration platforms
• Experience mentoring other developers and driving technical improvements
• Experience working in large enterprise environments with high availability, security, and compliance requirements.

Start date: ASAP

End date: 31.12.2026 with possibility of extension

Location: Copenhagen

Workload: 100%