Java Backend Delivery - AVP

Deutsche Bank AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave policy

Parental leaves

Childcare assistance

Certifications funding

EAP

Hospitalization insurance

Life insurance

Health screening

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Pune, India is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to own backend systems and shape scalable, on-premises and cloud-native architectures.

You will work with product owners, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality services using Java 21, Spring Boot, and event-driven design, focusing on performance, security, and reliability.

The role emphasizes TDD/BDD, code reviews, and collaboration across distributed teams to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years hands-on Java and Spring Boot experience.
• Familiar with Agile or Waterfall software lifecycles.
• Expert in Java 21, concurrency, memory management, and JVM performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns and RESTful APIs.
• Relational databases and SQL proficiency.
• Experience with microservices architectures and cloud platforms (GCP/Azure/AWS).
• Experience working in distributed multi-cultural teams.
• Advocate for TDD/BDD and clean code practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java 21 and Spring Boot.
• Architect, implement, and operate event-driven systems using MQs or Kafka.
• Plan and execute load and stress testing; optimize DB and app configurations.
• Promote engineering best practices including TDD, BDD, and code reviews.
• Diagnose complex issues across application, data, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate with architecture, platform, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
• Design sustainable solutions aligned with the Bank's strategic direction.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot

Concurrency & performance

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Agile

English communication

AI productivity tools

Distributed teams

Design patterns

Tools

Kafka

BigQuery

Apache Beam

MQs

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Java Backend Delivery - AVP Location: Pune, India

The Investments Solutions (Private Bank – Germany) team is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to take ownership of backend systems and contribute to the design and evolution of scalable, on-premises and cloud‑native architectures. In this role, you will help define technical direction, build resilient and high‑performance services, and promote engineering excellence across performance, security, testing, and reliability. You will work closely with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to solve complex business problems using modern Java technologies and event‑driven design patterns. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver the features/enhancements in time by ensuring code quality and support the overall business requirements.

What we’ll offer you

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high‑performance backend services using Java 21 and Spring Boot, taking ownership of concurrency, memory management, and JVM performance tuning in enterprise‑scale systems.
• Architect, implement, and operate event‑driven systems using MQs / Kafka, ensuring reliable message processing, scalability, and resilience across distributed components.
• Plan and execute load and stress testing, continuously measure performance, identify bottlenecks, and fine‑tune database and application configurations.
• Apply and promote engineering best practices, including TDD, BDD, clean code, and code reviews, to ensure maintainable and testable solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed systems, using strong analytical and debugging skills to identify root causes across application, data, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, platform, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and production‑ready solutions that address real business and data challenges.
• Design innovative, sustainable solutions which are congruent with the strategic direction of the Bank.
• Challenge the ‘status quo’ and influences key stakeholders to ensure industry best practice is adhered to within their area of expertise.

Your skills and experience

• 12 -14+ years of Hand on experience with Java & Spring Boot or similar.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Expertlevel proficiency in Java 21, including concurrency, memory management, and performance tuning including deep experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Profound knowledge of design patterns and principles
• Deep understanding of relational databases, data models and SQL tools
• Excellent understanding of Microservice architectures and experience with REST API
• Experience with any of the public cloud like GCP / Azure / AWS
• Experienced working in distributed multi-cultural teams
• Strong advocate for TDD, BDD, clean code, and engineering best practices
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, particularly in distributed systems
• First exposure to cloud, event processing and Big Data technologies like Kafka, BigQuery, Apache Beam etc. or strong willingness to familiarize yourself with them
• Fully familiar with DevOps tools and culture
• Worked in agile environments with methodologies such as SCRUM, Kanban or similar
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

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 and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information: https://www.db.com/company/company.html

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. For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.

More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)