Backend Developer

About Us

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.

We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever‑changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary

S.W.I.F.T. SCRL is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems, contributing to our critical financial messaging infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high‑performance, fault‑tolerant backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and manage data models and interactions with Cassandra DataStax databases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure code quality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Utilize Git for version control and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Work within a Linux environment for development, deployment, and operational tasks.
• Manage project dependencies and build processes using Maven.

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of experience as a Backend Developer, preferably in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong proficiency in Java and extensive experience with the Spring Boot framework.
• Hands‑on experience with Cassandra DataStax, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Solid understanding and practical application of Git for version control.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Maven for build automation and dependency management.
• Ability to write clean, well‑documented, and testable code.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

What We Offer

• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone's voice counts.
• Freedom to be yourself and bring your unique perspective to the financial industry.
• Commitment to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process (accessibility‑Sysgroup@swift.com for accommodations).
• Encouragement to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.