Java Developer

Domain: Banking & Finance
Experience: 6+ years
Project Duration: June 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Format: Hybrid
Location: Kraków, Poland

About the Project

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer / Java Developer to join a team building modern enterprise-scale digital solutions for an international financial services company.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on backend development, designing scalable APIs, and working in a fast-paced international engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Java
• Design and support scalable REST APIs and microservices
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and developers to deliver new features and improvements
• Contribute to the design of secure, reliable, and high-performing systems
• Work within Agile teams and participate in CI/CD-driven delivery processes
• Perform code reviews and contribute to automated testing practices
• Support production environments and troubleshoot issues when necessary
• Drive improvements in development standards, tooling, and code quality

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Java (8, 11, or 17+)
• Solid expertise with Spring and Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience building RESTful services and microservices-based systems
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments
• Strong English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with messaging and event-streaming technologies such as Kafka or MQ
• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries

Tech Stack

• Java
• Spring / Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Oracle
• Git
• CI/CD
• Maven / Gradle

Nice to Have Technologies

• Cloud platforms
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Kafka
• MQ

Location

• Hybrid from Kraków, Poland
• Important: the client requires office visits in Kraków approximately 6 times per month

Recruitment Process

• Technical interview with an external partner (Karat)
• 1.5-hour technical interview with the end client
• Cultural fit interview