Junior Java Software Engineer

GD Next is a European group of companies, specialising in KYC, Fraud prevention, financial messaging, and Open Banking solutions. We integrate innovative, modern technologies into the traditional financial sector to strengthen digital banking and enhance the customer experience. By combining proven, market-validated technologies with the expertise of our team and trusted partners across Europe, we deliver real and tangible value to our clients.

We are looking for a Junior Java Software Engineer to join our Open Finance project team. This is a great opportunity for aspiring developers who want to gain hands-on experience in financial technology and grow their expertise in Java development.
The role will also include participation in 24/7 project hotline support on a rotational basis for additional compensation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and relevant frameworks.
• Assist in implementing solutions that align with OpenFinance and PSD2 standards.
• Support the integration of third-party financial institutions and payment service providers (ASPSPs).
• Work closely with senior developers and the customer project team to gather requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development process.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, security, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with front-end teams for seamless integration between backend and front-end components.
• Develop unit and integration tests to maintain code quality.

• Troubleshoot and debug issues in backend services.

   

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of Java and hands-on experience in backend development.
• Familiarity with core Java concepts (OOP, multithreading, collections).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Basic understanding of web security concepts (OAuth 2.0, JWT, encryption techniques).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• B2 English (Upper-intermediate or higher).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security).
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment practices.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Interest in financial technology (FinTech) and willingness to learn OpenFinance and PSD2 regulations.

Additional Information:

• Candidates will have the opportunity to grow within the company and gain exposure to modern financial technologies.
• The role will include participation in 24/7 support on a rotational schedule (1 day on duty / 1 day off duty) for additional compensation.
• This is a great opportunity for junior developers to develop real-world experience in a fast-paced and innovative financial services environment.
• Location: Ukraine.
• The project language is Ukrainian.