Senior Java Backend Developer

Giesecke+Devrient; el Prat de Llobregat; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

In-house parking

Canteen

Private insurance

Transport tickets

Flexible hours

Descripción de la vacante

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to lead secure, scalable microservices for the TSM platform in a hybrid setup at El Prat de Llobregat. You will drive backend design with Spring Boot 4, cryptography, and automated testing while collaborating across product and QA teams.

Join a high-availability, enterprise-grade environment with Docker/Kubernetes, OpenAPI, MongoDB, and strong DevOps tooling. Fluent English required; experience in financial tech a plus.

Formación

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive senior backend Java development experience.
• Strong expertise with Spring Boot 4, Spring Cloud and Spring Data.
• Experience building microservices in cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency with MongoDB, Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the end-to-end development and implementation of TSM backend services and microservices.
• Design, develop and optimize Java backend apps using Spring technologies.
• Build, deploy and operate cloud-native applications with Docker and CI/CD.
• Implement secure cryptographic operations including PKI and key management.
• Design data models with MongoDB for scalable storage.
• Drive automated testing (TDD/BDD) and security testing (SAST/DAST).
• Apply agile/Scrum practices and secure coding standards.
• Collaborate with architects, PO, QA and other developers; mentor teammates.
• Contribute to observability and monitoring with Spring Boot Actuator.

Conocimientos

Strong problem solving

Excellent communication

Collaborative team player

Fluent English

Educación

University degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Herramientas

Spring Boot 4

Spring Cloud

Spring Data

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenAPI/Swagger

PKI Certificates

Cryptography

Jira

Confluence

Git

SonarQube

Jenkins

Nexus

Maven

API-first

Descripción del empleo

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech!

At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?

About the Project

Join a team working on one of G+D's strategic projects in digital payments: the Digital Euro.

G+D has been selected by the European Central Bank (ECB) as the first-ranked provider for the Digital Euro offline solution, contributing to the development of a key component of the future digital euro infrastructure.

Within this project, you will work on a specialized Trusted Service Manager (TSM) platform, helping ensure that its backend services are secure, reliable and thoroughly tested.

The core architecture and initial product are already in place. The team is now focused on expanding the platform with new features and building robust automation around it.

Summary

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable, cloud-native microservices for our Trusted Service Manager (TSM) platform. This role focuses on backend development with Spring Boot 4, cryptographic operations, automation, and test-driven practices in a Kubernetes-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and implementation of TSM backend services and microservices.
• Design, develop, and optimize robust Java backend applications using:
• Spring Boot 4 (including Spring Boot Actuator)
• Spring Cloud
• Spring Data
• Implement and maintain API-first architectures (REST, OpenAPI), ensuring clear contracts and maintainable integrations.
• Build, deploy, and operate cloud-native applications using:
• Docker containers
• CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
• Implement secure cryptographic operations, including:
• PKI-based workflows
• Encryption, signing, and key management best practices
• Design data models and access layers using MongoDB for scalable, high-performance storage.
• Drive automated testing and quality assurance:
• TDD and BDD
• Unit, integration, and end-to-end test automation
• Security testing (SAST, DAST)
• Apply and advocate agile methodologies (Scrum), engineering best practices, and secure coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with architects, product owners, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Guide and mentor other team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to observability and operations using Spring Boot Actuator and monitoring/logging tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience as a senior backend Java developer.
• Strong, hands-on expertise with:
• Spring Boot (v4), including Spring Boot Actuator
• Spring Cloud and Spring Data
• Professional experience designing and implementing microservices in cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency in MongoDB, including schema design, performance tuning, and operational considerations.
• Solid knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments and orchestration.
• Proven track record building API-first solutions:
• OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
• Deep understanding of cryptography concepts and tooling:
• PKI, X.509 certificates
• Secure key management and cryptographic protocols
• Experience in agile teams (Scrum) with:
• TDD and BDD
• Automated testing strategies
• Security testing (SAST, DAST)
• Familiarity with large-scale, high-availability, enterprise-grade systems.
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian and DevOps tooling:
• Jira, Confluence
• Git (GitLab/GitHub)
• SonarQube, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have

• Experience developing SDKs (Java or other languages) for external integration.
• Knowledge of client application development (e.g., mobile or desktop clients interacting with backend APIs).
• Background in financial services, payment systems, or digital currency projects.

This role is ideal for a senior backend engineer who enjoys working on secure, high-availability microservices, is comfortable with advanced cryptography, and wants to drive automation and quality across the entire delivery lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Culture and Diversity: Join a people oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
• Innovative Products: Design and develop business processes and IT solutions for innovative products and digital solutions.
• Career Development: Continuous training and coaching, talent program.
• Social Benefits: flexible compensation (transport tickets, childcare vouchers, training, private insurance) and in-house parking.
• Flexible work time and remote work: M-Th 8.30 - 17.30 and Fri 8.30 - 15.30, hybrid model.
• Own Canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: Choose between a big range of menus, salad desk and sandwich service. Fruit packages.
• Location: El Prat de Llobregat. Easy communication by public transport (Bus 88 and 110, Metro L10 Riu Vell from Barcelona, PR4 from El Prat) o private transport.