Senior Java Developer with Oracle SQL

Project description

We are looking for a senior Java developer to join our client's team and contribute to the development of modern, scalable back-end services. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on clean code, agile methodologies, and delivering high-quality solutions. The client is from the investment banking industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring

• Implement data access using Hibernate and SQL, with attention to performance and maintainability

• Analyze and tune SQL queries and database performance on Oracle (preferred) or PostgreSQL

• Define and consume RESTful APIs, clearly communicating requirements and constraints across teams

• Translate business and product requirements into robust technical solutions

• Apply clean code principles and back-end best practices across the codebase

• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration)

• Participate actively in agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban), including refinement, planning, reviews, and retrospectives

• Perform code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and tooling

• Work closely with QA, product managers, and architects to ensure high-quality, business-aligned deliveries

• Support and improve existing applications in a fast-paced, enterprise investment-banking environment

SKILLS

Must have

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a Java developer, with a proven track record on long-term projects

• Strong hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate

• Strong SQL skills, including query and performance tuning

• Hands-on experience with Oracle (preferred) or PostgreSQL

• Experience in automated testing of Java applications

Clean coding skills

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Experience in RESTful API design

• Familiarity with agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

• Good communication skills and the ability to clearly state requirements to other teams

Nice to have

• Agile development methodologies
• Investment banking domain knowledge as a big plus