Senior Java Developer

About the Position

We're seeking a Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to join our global financial markets team in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Our client is a leading provider of financial markets infrastructure and data, focused on driving financial stability and enabling sustainable growth. The team is dedicated to enhancing the trading process through a collaborative community of investors, brokers, technology firms, and content providers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices.
• Participate in technical design discussions and collaborate with senior engineers and architects.
• Work closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications.
• Break down user stories into technical tasks and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate effectively in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers.
• Maintain and improve existing systems while ensuring stability and reliability.
• Build positive relationships within the team and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously develop technical expertise and stay up to date with modern technologies and frameworks.

Requirements

Must Have

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21 preferred) including core concepts (collections, concurrency, memory management).
• Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+) and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and client-server communication.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Strong focus on clean code, unit testing, and code reviews.
• Familiar with Agile development practices.
• Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with trading platforms is preferred; however, candidates with broader financial services systems experience will also be considered.

Nice to Have

• Good knowledge of React (version 17) and integration with backend services.
• Experience with JSF / JSP applications and legacy UI technologies.
• Familiarity with modern frontend practices and component-based architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing practices.
• Exposure to Docker / containerization.
• Basic understanding of distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Spring ecosystem tooling.
• Knowledge of financial systems or trading platforms is a plus.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering qualification.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Luxoft is a global leader in digital transformation, providing innovative technology solutions to the financial services industry. Our mission is to drive financial stability, empower economies, and enable customers to create sustainable growth. Join our team and contribute to building a more efficient and transparent trading process.

Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their updated resume and portfolio showcasing relevant projects.