Senior Java Software Engineer (f/m/d)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer (f/m/d) to join our Post-Trade IT team in Prague, CZ. You will focus on developing and maintaining our Reference Data system. This role involves participating in various stages of the development lifecycle, from design and architecture through programming, testing, and production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software applications.
• Review code and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
• Manage individual and team projects and deliverables within priorities and deadlines, coordinated with team and leadership.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across business domains and locations.
• Support Functional Analysts and Testers by resolving technical questions and clarifications.
• Contribute to the Reference Data Strategy and Digital CSD roadmap and implementation.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design decisions.
• Identify technical debt and drive initiatives to improve code quality and system performance.
• Contribute to on-call support and troubleshooting production issues.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of practical experience as a SW Engineer.
• Programming: Proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL; experience with ETL pipelines and data modeling.
• Streaming & Middleware Architecture: Practical experience with Kafka Streaming, AMQP, microservices, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
• DevOps & Deployment: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift, Jenkins, Ansible, Sonar, and Fortify.
• System Design: Background in system design, web infrastructure, and scalable cloud-native systems.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience developing cloud-native applications on GCP.
• AI: Experience with Copilot, agent usage in SDLC - Software Development Lifecycle.
• Positive "can-do" attitude.
• Curious mindset with the ability to learn and proactively seek knowledge.
• Open to learning new technologies and helping improve processes and culture.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Enjoys teamwork and thrives in a collaborative working style environment.
• Fluent in spoken English.

Nice to Have

• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to enhance development productivity and decision-making.
• Background in microservices architecture and containerization.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.

We Offer

• Hybrid Work and Flexible working hours
• Work from abroad - 12 days of remote work from EU countries per year
• Group Share Plan - discount on company shares
• Pension fund contribution - 3% of your gross salary (5% after 5 years with us)
• Health & Wellbeing - fully covered Multisport card, life & accident insurance, sick days and 100% salary contribution during sick leave (up to 56 days)
• 25 vacation days
• Mobility - fully covered public transport in Prague & free parking
• Flexible Benefit Account (Pluxee) - 1200 per month
• Free Access to E-Learning Platforms, Internal Development Programs, Mentoring & Learning Budget

About the Company

Deutsche Börse Group operates and develops the IT infrastructure, systems, and applications of our post-trading and issuance business. The Post-Trade IT organization follows the Clearstream business segments setup and the technology transformation imperative, ensuring business proximity and further technology convergence across platforms.