Senior Java Software Engineer

Capital.com

Warszawa

On-site

PLN 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-Life Harmony

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits

Workation opportunities

Volunteer Days

Job summary

A leading trading platform is seeking a Java Software Engineer to develop and optimise backend systems in an expanding team located in Warsaw, Mazowieckie. Ideal candidates should have strong experience with Java, Spring framework, and a background in fintech. The role offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits, along with a focus on work-life harmony.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of distributed applications and client-server model.
Experience in FinTech, Banking, or similar areas is a must.
Knowledge about technologies for platform scaling.
High-Performance Platforms: Experience in designing, building, and optimising high-performance systems is a plus
Security: Knowledge of potential threats and security measures for transactional data is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and optimise backend systems.
Work closely with cross-functional teams.
Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of systems.
Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards.

Skills

Java Core technologies

Spring framework

SQL (PostgreSQL)

Asynchronous programming

Kubernetes

Git Flow

Cloud applications principles

Kafka or similar

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Ownership

Tools

SQL

Job description

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We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

Our Backend Engineering team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the robustness, speed, and security of our Product. Dedicated to enhancing performance, providing a best-in-class user experience, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding data, the team’s efforts directly impact our ability to offer clients a seamless and secure trading journey.

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for developing and optimising our backend systems that power our Product. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems, with a focus on enhancing the performance and user experience for our clients.

Experience & Domain Knowledge Requirements

Backend: Strong understanding of distributed applications and client-server model
Financial Applications Proficiency: Experience in FinTech, Banking, or similar areas is a must
Scalability Technologies: Knowledge about technologies that allow for platform scaling to handle sudden influxes of user activities or transactions
High-Performance Platforms: Experience in designing, building, and optimising high-performance systems is a plus
Security: Knowledge of potential threats and security measures for transactional data is a plus

Technical skills requirements

Java and Spring: Strong experience with Java Core technologies and knowledge of the Spring framework
Database Mastery: Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL)
Asynchronous Programming: Advanced understanding and hands-on experience in asynchronous programming methods
Version Control & Development Practices: Proficiency in Git Flow and XP practices
Operational Proficiency: Understanding and hands-on experience with Ops activities, Kubernetes, pipelines, and modern CI/CD patterns and strategies
Cloud Platforms: Understanding of the Cloud Native applications principles and basic knowledge of resources and use cases for public cloud (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
Events streaming: Understanding of the event driven architecture (Kafka or similar solutions)
Language: Business level proficiency in English or above (equivalent to B2 or above in CEFR)

Soft skills requirements

Communication: Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations and product
Analytical thinking: Ability to tackle and investigate complicated problems and convert it to the task
Adaptability to Rapid Changes: Demonstrated capability to adjust to quick technological shifts and evolving business requirements
Ownership and Accountability: Readiness to take ownership of tasks, issues as well as demonstrate accountability of the results and outcome

Nice to have

Trading Systems: This would be a plus to have experience in developing core trading services, implementing real-time financial trading services, risk-based calculation algorithms, and designing low-latency, high-availability service
Scala and Akka: Experience with Scala and Akka is big plus
Crypto: Understanding and practical experience of blockchain fundamentals and platforms
Performance: Knowledge of JVM performance optimization practices
Third-party systems: Proficiency in MetaTrader platform development and integration

What you will get in return

Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you—because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock
Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance
Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

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