SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals with over 145 years of service excellence.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our Corporate IT team and contribute to the development and evolution of cloud-based enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure.
In this role, you will work hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with architects, senior engineers, and international teams. You will help design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality backend solutions that support critical corporate processes across SGS globally.
This is a senior individual contributor role with strong technical ownership and close collaboration with architecture and platform teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security).
- Build and consume RESTful APIs, applying OAuth 2.0 and security best practices.
- Contribute to microservices-based architectures deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Participate in event-driven systems using Azure Event Hubs and/or Kafka.
- Collaborate with frontend developers on applications built with Angular (19+).
- Work with relational databases including Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
- Actively participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
- Support production environments, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and technical debt reduction activities.
Technology Stack
- Backend: Java, Spring / Spring Boot / Spring Security
- Frontend: Angular
- Architecture: Microservices (AKS), Event-driven (Event Hubs / Kafka)
- Security: OAuth 2.0
- Databases: Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, Oracle
- DevOps: Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, SAST/SCA tools
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
- Strong experience with modern Java, Spring Boot, and REST-based architectures.
- Solid understanding of cloud-native concepts and distributed systems.
- Experience working across the full SDLC in Agile environments.
- Comfortable collaborating in international, multicultural teams.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Why SGS?
- Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model
- Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
- Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
- Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development
- Strong experience with modern Java, Spring Boot, and REST-based architectures
- Solid understanding of cloud-native concepts and distributed systems
- Experience working across the full SDLC in Agile environments
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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What We Do
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.
