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Senior Java Developer

Summary

Build and maintain scalable Java backend services for a life & pension company using Spring Boot, Azure, and cloud-native practices.

Our client in the Life & Pension industry is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join them onsite September - December 2026 with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with cloud expertise and a passion for automation, platform engineering, and modern development practices.

Key requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications in Java

  • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building scalable backend services and APIs

  • Proven experience designing and implementing REST-based integrations; experience with SOAP services is an advantage

  • Solid experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architectures

  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC); Terraform experience is highly desirable

  • Experience developing, deploying, and operating applications in cloud environments

  • Experience with Docker and containerized applications

  • Proficiency with Git, Maven, and modern CI/CD practices

  • Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases

  • Experience creating and maintaining Flyway migration scripts

  • Good understanding of Azure services, cloud security, monitoring, and operational best practices

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

  • Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating with architects, developers, business stakeholders, and suppliers

  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-have

  • Experience from pension, insurance, banking, or other regulated financial sectors

  • Experience with event-driven architectures and integration platforms

  • Experience mentoring other developers and driving technical improvements

  • Experience working in large enterprise environments with high availability, security, and compliance requirements.

Start date: 01.09.2026

End date: 31.12.2026 with possibility of extension

Location: Copenhagen

Workload: 100%