Java back end devloper with kotlin

• The main purpose of this role is to design, build, and maintain backend services that power the financial transaction processing systems.
• Candidate will be responsible for building secure, scalable, and efficient services using Java/Kotlin/Spring within a microservice-based architecture running on Kubernetes.
• Success in this role will be evaluated based on:
• Accurate, on-time transaction processing.
• System stability, scalability, and uptime.
• Meeting internal and regulatory compliance requirements.

Key/Principal Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs within a microservices environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (product, operations, and compliance) to gather requirements, provide estimates, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Ensure backend systems adhere to security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve system performance using analytics, metrics, and logging integrations.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work closely with senior engineers and architects.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6+ years of programming experience, ideally with a modern backend stack.
• At least 3+ years of experience with Java, Kotlin, or Scala.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures (SOA).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Kubernetes preferred).
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with test-driven development, including unit and integration testing.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and regulatory compliance within financial services.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.