Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Summary
Build and maintain high-performance Java backends for fintech clients, using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
About Hytech
Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape.
With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications.
- Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define and implement new features and functionalities.
- Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues, optimize application performance, and ensure system stability.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Java development.
- Proficiency in Java core technologies and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate).
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.