Junior Software Engineer (Java)

Talantir; Spain; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut in Spain is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to join our technology team. You will build backend services, APIs, and microservices, contributing to scalable infrastructure used by millions of customers.

You should have Java expertise, 2+ years of backend experience, a STEM degree, and strong teamwork and communication skills, with English fluency. This role emphasizes fast, high-quality delivery in a dynamic, globally aware environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency with Java and backend development.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field.
• English fluency and ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs.
• Develop microservices to evolve our architecture.
• Contribute to risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing.
• Focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems.

Skills

Java

Backend development

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field

Job description

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Role

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We’re looking for a Junior Backend Engineer to join a team that keeps frameworks lean and focuses on what matters: clean, maintainable code, shipped fast with TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery.

Our stack includes Java 21/25, GCP, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, NewRelic, PostgreSQL, Redis, Spock, jOOQ, and Flyway.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building mobile APIs
• Developing microservices to evolve our architecture
• Perfecting systems that our business depends on, like risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing
• Focusing on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems

What You'll Need

• Fluency with Java
• 2+ years of experience in backend development
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field
• To be a quick learner with an ambitious attitude and results-driven personality
• The ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Notable achievements in math, programming, or technical competitions/olympiads
• Experience with Kotlin or Scala
• Experience in finance
• Experience in a startup or scale-up
• Experience in a product-focused environment

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.