Senior Java Backend Developer

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to join our innovative fintech team in Kyiv. If you have a passion for developing scalable backend systems and are experienced in Java, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop a digital end-to-end cash loan refinancing product, with scheduled production deployment into open access by November 3, 2025 (expected deployment to PROD close access by October 6, 2025).

Requirements

• Min. 5 years of commercial Java programming experience
• Hands-on with Hibernate, Spring, Spring Boot, REST API, Microservices, Web Services
• Practical knowledge of Maven
• Good knowledge of message queues – Kafka, PubSub
• Understanding of cloud solutions (Google / Azure / AWS) – GCP preferred
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Good knowledge of Git
• Understanding of cloud orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Helm (willingness to learn and develop with these technologies if no hands-on experience)
• Experience with multithreaded programming and distributed systems
• Experience in application monitoring (including monitoring tools like ELK)
• Curiosity to go beyond own expertise domain and appetite to learn new things and approaches from others
• Collaborative mindset
• Fluent in English
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing BPMN 2.0 based workflows using one of the following: Flowable, Camunda, Activiti, jBPM or others
• Experience in integrating BPM systems with other applications

About the Company

A European-based commercial bank operates under a financial license granted by the regulatory authority of its home country. It is supervised by the national central bank and backed by a global private equity firm headquartered in New York. Currently, its services are tailored to individual clients.

The bank leverages advanced fintech solutions, utilizing cloud-based IT infrastructure provided by a technology company based in Warsaw. Unlike traditional banks in the region, it adopts a subscription-based pricing model, where users pay a fixed monthly fee to access a range of financial services, including accounts, debit cards, global ATM withdrawals, currency exchange at interbank rates, savings accounts, and asset management. All services are accessible exclusively via a mobile app (available for Android and iOS) or through a web browser.

The institution’s executive committee includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in banking and finance.