Back End Developer (Java)

Main Activities

• Develop and maintain back-end services using Java and Spring Boot within a microservices architecture.
• Write clean, readable and maintainable code, following the team's coding standards and development practices.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and the integration of internal and external services.
• Develop new features and help maintain and improve existing functionality.
• Write automated tests and participate in software quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with developers, software architects and Product Owners to understand business requirements and identify suitable technical solutions.
• Contribute to improving application performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Follow secure coding principles and company standards for software security and quality.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, sharing information and exchanging ideas with team members.
• Help investigate and resolve application issues, including those arising during the maintenance and evolution of released solutions.
• Use the team's development tools and processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of day-to-day engineering activities.

Candidate's Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in back-end software development using Java.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the development of back-end applications or services.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and common application integration patterns.
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Understanding of Docker fundamentals and application build and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, preferably AWS, and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Basic knowledge of software security principles.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and handle assigned tasks with a good level of autonomy, knowing when to seek guidance from more experienced colleagues.
• Good command of Italian and professional working proficiency in English.

Experience in fintech, banking or other regulated software environments is an advantage, but it is not essential.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Basic knowledge of authentication and security standards, including OAuth2, OpenID Connect and JWT.

Experience with automated testing and application monitoring tools.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools for automating development and release processes.

An interest in cloud-native architectures and modern software engineering practices.

Candidate's Personal Profile

• Genuine interest in software development and building reliable, high-quality applications.
• Analytical mindset and a structured, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues with different skills and levels of experience.
• Curiosity and motivation to explore new technologies and continuously improve technical skills.
• Attention to code quality, maintainability and compliance with shared development standards.
• Ability to organize work, manage assigned tasks and ask for support when needed.
• Openness to feedback, technical discussions and collaboration to continuously improve products and development processes.

What We Offer

Direct collaboration with engineering leadership and cross-functional product teams.
The opportunity to contribute to software solutions supporting investment professionals and financial institutions across more than 15 countries.
An engineering team committed to evolving its architecture, engineering practices and software quality
Hybrid working arrangement, based in Milan.
Permanent employment with remuneration commensurate with seniority and experience.
Salary range: €33.000 - up to €45.000 gross annual salary (RAL). The actual final compensation package and CCNL level may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Benefits, including welfare, meal vouchers, health insurance and discounts with our partners.