DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.
We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.
The Securitization Technology team delivers and operates platforms that support the end-to-end lifecycle of securitization transactions, enabling funding, risk transfer, regulatory compliance, and reporting for the bank.
As a Senior Backend Engineer you will be specifically responsible for developing backend services, supporting various applications and business requests as part of a global team.
We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Java Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our high-performance securitization platform. You will work within a modern microservices architecture, leveraging Spring Boot, robust messaging systems, and relational databases to deliver scalable and secure financial technology solutions.
Skills
- Java 21+: Strong proficiency in modern Java (Java 21 or higher), utilizing its latest language features and performance enhancements.
- Spring Framework: Hands-on experience with the Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring Boot 3.x, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
- Architecture: Proven experience building and deploying scalable microservices.
- Database: Solid experience with PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization, and indexing).
- Messaging: Familiarity with event-driven architecture and Pub/Sub messaging patterns (e.g., Google Cloud Pub/Sub, Kafka, or RabbitMQ).
- Software Craftsmanship: Strong commitment to clean code, SOLID principles, and automated testing (JUnit/Mockito).
- Experienced in designing and developing Microservices systems using the following Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kubernetes, Helm, Maven, Git, Jenkins/TeamCity
- Experienced in developing and deploying microservices leveraging cloud technologies. GCP knowledge
- Strong technical vision and hands on experience in software development and test automation, including BDD and TDD
- Experience building message driven applications
- GCP experience.
- Ability to develop reusable and performant clean code aligned with good architectural and design principles
Responsibilities
- Feature Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code within a microservices architecture.
- Database Management: Write optimized queries and design schemas utilizing PostgreSQL.
- System Integration: Implement messaging and event-driven patterns using Pub/Sub systems.
- Code Quality: Adhere to clean code principles, conduct thorough code reviews, and write comprehensive unit/integration tests.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional team members to refine requirements, estimate tasks, and deliver features in an Agile environment.
- Develop new technology applications in partnership with Business and Operations stakeholders to transform the Issuance business
- Working in a global environment with distributed delivery teams developing micro services to meet the functionalities required by the business
- Participate in full development cycle
- Work with QAs and BAs on functional and non-functional requirements
- Collaborate with other teams to build systems and integrate them together
- Collaborate with the architects and engineering community to help define an architectural roadmap and individual solution designs that fit within that roadmap
- Support and enforce automated unit/integration testing as a standard development practice
- Ensure that the software built is reliable and easy to support in production
- Structure the delivery of program elements into epics&stories, and facilitate integration between various teams’ output for production releases, with support from BA, Architects, and Scrum Masters / Product Owners
Preferred Qualifications (A Big Plus)
- Cloud Platform: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (e.g., GKE, Cloud SQL, BigQuery).
- Domain Knowledge: Basic understanding of financial services, securitization, or structured finance products.
Well-being & Benefits
Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.
Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.
Physically thriving: We support you in managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-ups.
Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.
24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
Hybrid working model with 40% remote work.
Options for flexible working hours.
Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.
Financially secure: We support you in meeting personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.
Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Skills Required
- Strong proficiency in Java 21 or higher
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3.x, Spring MVC, and Spring Data
- Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable microservices
- Solid PostgreSQL experience, including schema design, query optimization, and indexing
- Experience with event-driven architecture and Pub/Sub messaging patterns
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kubernetes, Helm, Maven, Git, and Jenkins or TeamCity
- Experience deploying microservices using cloud technologies
- Google Cloud Platform experience
- Experience with software development and test automation, including BDD and TDD
- Experience building message-driven applications
- Knowledge of Google Cloud services such as GKE, Cloud SQL, or BigQuery
- Basic understanding of financial services, securitization, or structured finance products
Deutsche Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning multiple medical plan options along with dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and disability protection.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is described as generous, including annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, wellbeing leave, volunteering leave in some regions, and expanded bereavement leave in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as a matched savings plan (401(k)), reinforcing longer-term financial security as part of the rewards package.
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