Java Developer

About the customer

We are currently looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a dynamic team within a leading financial services environment in Zurich.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance high-performance backend systems for financial applications
• Build and maintain robust APIs and services using Java and Spring Boot
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of mission-critical platforms
• Integrate complex internal systems and third-party services within a distributed architecture
• Contribute to modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and international teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in Java (Core Java) and modern backend development
• Solid expertise with the Spring ecosystem, especially Spring Boot, JPA, and messaging frameworks
• Experience working with microservices architectures and distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud environments (preferably Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of API security standards such as OAuth2
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments, including basic scripting
• Proven ability to take ownership, work independently, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Strong communication skills and experience working in global teams
• Fluent in English
• Experience in the financial services sector is considered a plus.

Compensation benefits

• Work on business-critical financial platforms in a highly professional environment
• Exposure to modern cloud-native and microservices architectures
• Collaboration with international teams in a fast-paced setting
• Long-term project with potential for extension