Backend Engineer (m/f/x) – Corporate Bank Technology – Digital Asset Custody (DAC)

Deutsche Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join their Corporate Bank Technology team in London. In this role, you will develop and secure decentralized systems using blockchain technology, focusing on a cryptocurrency platform. With a hybrid work model, you will collaborate with business partners and utilize your skills in Java and Kotlin to enhance applications. This position offers a competitive salary, life assurance, private healthcare, and ample holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and private healthcare

Flexible benefits including retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Java (11+) or Kotlin required.
• Experience with frameworks like Quarkus, Spring and Kafka.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software in Java and Kotlin.
• Leverage Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) techniques.
• Utilise engineering expertise in development of new features.

Skills

Java (11+)

Kotlin

Kubernetes

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

SQL

Education

Degree in a tech/scientific field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Quarkus

Spring

Kafka

Jenkins

Github actions

Job description

Job Title Backend Engineer (m/f/x) – Corporate Bank Technology – Digital Asset Custody (DAC)

Location London

Corporate Title Associate

Join our innovative team in the fast-evolving world of digital assets and cryptocurrencies, where you'll develop and secure decentralized systems using blockchain technology. This domain encompasses creating and managing digital currencies, tokenized assets, and NFTs, enabling secure, transparent, and efficient peer-to-peer value exchange without intermediaries.

As an Associate Backend Engineer (f/m/x), you will be developing, enhancing, modifying and/or maintaining applications for a crypto-currency platform in the Corporate Bank department. Software developers design, code, test, debug and document programs as well as support activities for the corporate systems architecture. Employees work closely with business partners in defining requirements for system applications. Employees typically have in-depth knowledge of development tools and languages. Is clearly recognized as a content expert by peers. Individual contributor role requiring significant relevant experience.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4 scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining software in Java and Kotlin, building RESTful web services on Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Leverage Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) techniques to work together with users, analysts, developers and fellow testers
• Utilise your engineering expertise in the development of new features and ensure the cleanliness and industry-standard compliance of the codebase, prioritizing the use of modern technologies, design principles, and agile methodologies in your daily work
• Create software that is reliable and simple to maintain in production, while being ready to pitch in with on-call 3rd line support when the need arises
• Regularly participate in peer reviews with your team to ensure the quality, extensibility, and reusability of your code
• Engage proactively within the engineering community, share your expertise, and establish a robust network

Your skills and experience

• Possess a degree in a tech/scientific field or equivalent work experience
• Strong knowledge in Java (11+) and/or Kotlin, including proficiency with frameworks like Quarkus, Spring and Kafka
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) knowledge is a plus
• Possess a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, write reusable and maintainable code, and have hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), particularly using Jenkins (bonus point for hands on experience with Github actions)
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases, with familiarity with NoSQL, document-based databases and data pipeline being highly desirable
• Team player, with strong communication skills, who enjoys sharing knowledge and best practices, learns quickly and listens carefully

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.