Senior Java Developer

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide remote work

Freelance / independent contractor

Opportunity to work on core banking

Job summary

Partner Company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to work remotely on a mission-critical core banking system. You will design, develop, and optimize backend applications supporting accounts, lending, and customer management within a microservices architecture.

You will operate in an SAFe agile environment, using Java EE/JEE, Spring Boot, Docker and Kubernetes, with a focus on performance, security, and quality. This is a worldwide remote engagement contributing to a business-critical platform.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or equivalent.
• Several years of Java backend experience, banking/financial services preferred.
• Strong Java EE/JEE, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs.
• Container tech: Docker, Kubernetes; OpenShift a plus.
• Relational DBs with SQL (Oracle/PLSQL).
• Experience in automated testing and SAFe/Agile.
• German and English proficiency; clean background.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing core banking system functionalities across accounts, lending, and customer services.
• Designing backend features with Java EE/JEE, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST web services.
• Maintaining and improving existing software components.
• Ensuring high software quality through automated testing and code reviews.
• Investigating issues, identifying root causes, implementing solutions.
• Contributing to analysis and design of new business and technical requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an SAFe agile environment.

Skills

Java backend development

Agile / SAFe

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Oracle SQL/PLSQL

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Java Developer based in Canada.

Join a technology team responsible for evolving a mission-critical core banking system within the financial services sector.
In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize backend applications supporting essential banking functions, including accounts, lending, and customer management.
You will work with modern Java technologies, building scalable services and reliable integrations in a microservices architecture.
Your contributions will help maintain high standards of performance, security, and software quality across critical systems.
Working in an agile environment aligned with SAFe principles, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.
This opportunity offers the chance to tackle complex technical challenges while contributing to the continuous improvement of core financial applications.

Accountabilities

• Developing and optimizing core banking system functionalities, particularly across accounts, lending, and customer-related services.

• Designing and implementing backend features using Java EE/JEE, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST web services.

• Maintaining, extending, and continuously improving existing software components.

• Ensuring high software quality through automated testing, code reviews, and comprehensive technical documentation.

• Investigating technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable solutions.

• Contributing to the analysis and design of new business and technical requirements.

• Collaborating with cross-functional development teams in an agile environment based on SAFe principles.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science from a university, university of applied sciences, or equivalent professional training.

• Several years of professional experience in Java backend development, ideally within banking or financial services.

• Strong knowledge of Java EE/JEE, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and REST APIs.

• Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; OpenShift experience is an advantage.

• Excellent knowledge of relational databases and SQL, preferably Oracle and PL/SQL.

• Practical experience developing and executing automated software tests.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, ideally Scrum or SAFe.

• Strong analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working skills, with a high level of attention to quality.

• Initiative, adaptability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• A clean professional background, with no debt enforcement proceedings or criminal record entries.

• Very good command of both German and English.

Benefits

• Worldwide remote work arrangement.

• Freelance / independent contractor engagement.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a business-critical core banking platform.

• Exposure to modern Java technologies, microservices, and container-based infrastructure.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in an agile, SAFe-oriented environment.

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging applications within the financial services sector.

• Start date: As soon as possible.