Senior Java Software Engineer

For our client, a leading global investment banking institution, we are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer who will be instrumental in transforming critical financial operations infrastructure. You'll work within an agile team to develop and deliver the strategic backbone that connects trading systems with operations and regulatory platforms, forming a cornerstone of the organization's digital transformation initiative.

Our client operates in the investment banking and financial services domain, specifically focusing on digital operations transformation within regulatory and data management systems. This project is part of a multiyear strategic roadmap to migrate and leverage cloud technology to outperform existing technology stacks. The initiative plays a crucial role in enabling the investment bank to meet regulatory obligations while creating value from extensive financial data assets.

You'll be part of the Digital Operations technology stream, working in small, autonomous agile teams that are empowered to respond to client demands while continuously improving the delivery experience. The team operates globally with members across multiple continents, fostering an inclusive and diverse collaborative environment.

This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Krakow, Poland.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant technical certification
• Strong proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented design principles
• Solid experience with Apache Spark for big data processing
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation tasks
• Significant experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab
• Strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
• Proven experience with cloud architecture and deployment on Azure, AWS, or GCP platforms
• Deep understanding of software design principles and patterns
• Experience with agile development methodologies and sprint-based delivery
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, distributed teams

Nice to have:

• Experience with modern data streaming technologies and real-time processing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for advanced analytics and machine learning
• Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices deployment
• Understanding of financial services domain and regulatory requirements
• Experience with batch processing frameworks and data pipeline orchestration
• Familiarity with investment banking operations and trading systems
• Previous experience in digital transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks in financial services

• Design and develop strategic platforms enabling trade executions to flow seamlessly from trading systems to operations and regulatory applications
• Transform epics and features into robust, scalable functionality within cloud-native architectures
• Collaborate closely with agile pod members in sprint cycles to iteratively deliver on product requirements
• Work directly with product teams to understand and implement complex functional requirements
• Implement modern data streaming, real-time, and batch processing solutions
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using DevOps best practices
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies to ensure code quality
• Contribute to cloud architecture design and implementation decisions
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Support the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions