Java Backend Engineer

About the Opportunity

A leading global financial institution is looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer to join their Application Development, Support and Engineering Team. This is a high‑impact role where you will be part of the technical backbone of the organisation's digital strategy, working on mission‑critical financial systems at scale. This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer who wants autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to drive real change within a globally recognised institution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot / Quarkus
• Build and maintain microservices architecture for scalability and maintainability
• Develop REST and SOAP APIs and integrate with enterprise systems
• Integrate databases using ORM frameworks
• Develop and maintain messaging services using JMS and Solace
• Ensure API connectivity using platforms such as Kong or Axway
• Manage dependencies and build processes using Maven
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy on OpenShift and AWS
• Utilise Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines and project management
• Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit and conduct integration testing
• Document APIs using Swagger and perform performance testing using JMeter
• Champion Agile practices and coach team members on best practices
• Collaborate with upstream TP systems, integration, modelling, DBA, messaging, and architecture teams
• Conduct Code Analysis, Debugging, System Thinking, and Log Analysis

What We're Looking For

Must Haves

• 10+ years of experience in microservice API development using Java frameworks
• Deep expertise in Java Spring Boot or Quarkus
• Strong experience in cloud‑native microservices and API‑first design
• Hands‑on with Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), SKE, and OpenShift
• Strong database experience – PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar
• Knowledge of API security – OAuth2, JWT, encryption, and secrets management
• Experience with JMS, Solace, Kong or Axway messaging and API platforms
• Proven experience delivering regulatory, risk, or compliance‑driven projects in BFSI
• Strong leadership, vendor coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Good to Have

• Familiarity with GenAI or Agentic AI tools
• Experience building FaaS and Dev‑in‑a‑box platforms
• Hands‑on with Observability tools – AppDynamics, ElasticAPM, Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK stack
• Deep understanding of Agile at scale and enterprise DevOps practices
• Experience with Hibernate, Apache Struts
• Knowledge of WebSocket, JSON, XML
• Experience with both Relational and NoSQL databases