Technical Designer / Senior Java Backend Engineer

afarax is looking for a freelance Technical Designer / Senior Java Backend Engineer. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Senior Java Backend Engineer to strengthen their team.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, refine and maintain the technical architecture of applications within the assigned domain.
• Translate functional requirements into robust, scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Challenge and validate functional analyses to ensure technical feasibility, performance and architectural consistency.
• Develop and integrate backend applications and orchestration services using Java and Spring technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and OpenAPI integrations between front-end and back-end systems.
• Contribute to cloud-native developments and integrations within Azure environments.
• Ensure compliance with architectural standards, development guidelines and project methodologies.
• Elaborate and execute technical test designs and support testing activities.
• Coordinate and follow up bug fixing and remediation activities to ensure high-quality deliveries.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and consultancy to development teams.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, infrastructure teams and other technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promote efficient use of IT infrastructure.
• Ensure delivery within agreed scope, quality, timing and budget constraints.
• Work autonomously while proactively coordinating with all required stakeholders.

Is this you?

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in Java backend development (6+ years).

Excellent knowledge of:

• Java 11
• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Spring Data

• Strong expertise in RESTful APIs and OpenAPI integration/development.

Experience with:

• Oracle
• PL/SQL
• Git
• Maven
• JUnit
• Mockito
• Strong understanding of enterprise open system architectures.
• Ability to quickly assimilate existing JVM environments and internally developed frameworks.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Azure Kubernetes Engine (AKS).

Experience with:

• IBM WebSphere
• Eclipse
• Dimensions

Soft Skills

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Proactivity and ownership
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Team collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
• Autonomous and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong quality and delivery focus

Environment

• Enterprise Banking Environment
• Java Backend Development
• Cloud & API-driven Architecture
• Azure Cloud Ecosystem
• Agile Delivery Context
• High Availability & Performance-Oriented Systems

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

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