Senior Java Engineer ( FX Trading Systems)

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Backend Engineer role focused on building and enhancing low-latency, high-performance financial trading systems within a capital markets division. The position involves core Java development from the ground up, working on distributed, large-scale systems processing millions of transactions daily. Fully remote role for Poland-based engineers, collaborating directly with North American teams. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of backend Java development experience, Strong knowledge of algorithms, complexity and data structures, Deep understanding of Java standard library data structures and internals, Experience building distributed service-based systems, Experience working with message queues, Ability to diagnose and optimize low-latency, high-throughput systems, Experience with production issue analysis and root-cause diagnosis, Fluent English proficiency, Availability to work in US Eastern business hours during onboarding, Legal right to work and reside in Poland 📃 Skills: Java, JVM, Spring, SpringBoot, AWS, Algorithms, DataStructures, DistributedSystems, MessageQueues, Microservices 🏢 Description: Join the Java Engineering Team at a top N. American Bank Are you a Java engineer who enjoys working on large scale and high performance software? Do you love working with smart people on meaningful technology? Want to work in capital markets on financial trading systems? If so, read on. The Role at a Glance Senior Java Backend Engineer Fully remote for a top N. American bank (for residents of Poland only) Openings on multiple teams in the capital markets division (prime brokerage, platform team) Part of the core team - this is not a legacy support role or an outsourced B team We’re hiring experienced backend engineers (6+ years) to join a major N. American bank — directly supporting the development of financial trading systems . This is not a legacy maintenance or support role — you’ll be part of the core product team , building highly-performant, low-latency systems used across the firm. Are you a passionate Java developer who thrives on solving complex problems in low-latency, high-throughput trading systems ? Join us and work on interesting financial system engineering problems. Why Join Us? Work on a large-scale, low-latency trading system processing millions of daily transactions. No Legacy: Join an actively developed system — the engineers who built it originally are still on the team. Collaborate with a world-class team of developers across North America and Europe. Enjoy the stability of a long-term, fully remote role that only a bank can offer. A successful candidate will be a very strong programmer with current Java development experience. They must also be curious, open-minded, and desire to learn new things. English proficiency is a must. This role is for developers who excel at programming core Java from the ground up, not just integrating frameworks or APIs. If you’re fascinated by understanding systems ‘under the hood,’ this role is for you. Successful candidates enjoy geeking out about data structures and debugging application performance issues. This is a fully remote backend Java development role for a developer in Poland . You will be working through a Polish company that will provide the support and administrative assistance to make you successful in the role. We are looking for people to join the team long-term. Different teams have different working hour arrangements. For all roles, to ensure efficient onboarding, you’ll work in sync with the American team during US Eastern business hours for the first two months . Working this way maximizes your time overlap for answering questions, which means you can learn quickly. That means working until 21:00 CET. After that, some teams offer more flexibility your schedule can shift closer to standard Polish business hours. Only open to residents of Poland. Polish citizens, as well as legal residents with permission to work in Poland are welcome. What we offer Work that matters in the financial domain: Work on a trading system at an established financial institution, processing millions of transactions daily. Professional growth: Collaborate with smart, highly capable developers in a supportive and challenging environment. Direct collaboration : You will work directly with the client team in North America and in Poland. 1st-tier work : This is not a technical support or legacy maintenance role. The system is functional and is actively being built and you will take part in updating it. The people who built the system are still part of the team. Long-term commitment: This is not a fixed-scope or fixed-term outsourcing role; we value people who want to grow and contribute long-term. Flexibility & remote work: Fully remote position based in Poland with increasing schedule flexibility post-onboarding. Competitive Compensation: Above-average pay and ample time-off options. Responsibilities Design and implement robust software solutions for the bank’s trading systems using core Java (versions vary from team to team, and include 8, 17 and 21). Understand, develop, and improve the subsystems used by other teams in the trading platform. Create thorough test cases to ensure software stability and reliability. Collaborate with operations teams regarding building new features and improving existing functionality. Support production issues, including root-cause analysis and diagnosis. Requirements Must have Strong understanding of programming concepts, including algorithms, complexity, and data structures. Good knowledge of the data structures in the Java standard library - both breadth and internals. Experience building distributed service-based applications based on message queues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to effectively diagnose production performance issues measured in microseconds. Open mind, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn new technologies and business domains. Ability to clearly explain non-trivial systems and algorithms. Ability to follow and understand technical conversations. Know when and how to ask questions that speed up learning. Ability to align your working schedule to US Eastern business hours. Nice to have Experience with financial markets and trading systems. Knowledge of AWS systems. Experience with Spring boot (some teams). Experience with JVM tuning (some teams). Experience working remotely with North American firms. A computer science degree from a top Polish school. The recruitment process Submit your CV. Answer a few written questions and a short programming exercise which you can do at your own pace. Participate in a three-stage interview process: Discuss your experience and skills. Solve verbal algorithm problems (focus on clarity and understanding). Tackle live coding challenges (no trick questions). No take-home assignments – we respect your time. Successful candidates will need to pass a standard background check.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on designing, building, and operating highly scalable fintech backend systems supporting high-volume payment, trading, and settlement platforms. The position involves developing production-grade Java/Spring Boot microservices, scalable APIs, and distributed systems in cloud environments. The engineer owns features end-to-end, ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and performance in high-traffic financial systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 5–15 years backend development experience, Strong Java experience in production, Hands-on Spring Boot experience, Experience in fintech, banking, payments, or trading systems, Experience building scalable backend services and APIs, Strong SQL knowledge, Experience with NoSQL databases, Knowledge of microservices architecture, Understanding of distributed systems, Experience with asynchronous processing, Experience across full SDLC, Cloud experience with AWS or Azure, Experience debugging distributed systems, English communication skills 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Microservices, DistributedSystems, AWS, Azure, REST, APIs, SDLC, AsynchronousProcessing 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team in Poland and contribute to the development of highly scalable fintech systems supporting trillions of dollars in transactions annually . In this role, you will work closely with the US-based product and engineering teams , helping to design, build, and operate backend services for programmable payment, trading, and settlement platforms. You will report directly to the Software Manager in Poland. A key requirement is excellent English communication skills and strong soft skills — we are looking for someone eloquent, outgoing, friendly, and confident in collaboration . Requirements 5 -15 years of professional backend development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production systems. Previous exposure to banking, payments, trading, or financial transaction systems. Proven experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs at scale. Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB). Knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous processing. Experience across full SDLC: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Experience operating systems in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure . Excellent communication skills in English . Nice to Have Experience with Spring AI . Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Personal Attributes Highly hands-on engineer who enjoys owning production-grade code. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup or high-growth environment. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail. Clear communicator, confident in collaborating with international teams. Friendly, proactive, and motivated to grow with the company and product. Design and develop backend architecture for fintech products and platforms. Build, maintain, and operate high-performance Java / Spring Boot microservices running in production environments. Develop scalable APIs and backend workflows with strong emphasis on data consistency, fault tolerance, and reliability. Own features end-to-end: from implementation through deployment and production support. Debug and resolve complex issues in distributed systems and high-volume production environments. Work closely with US-based teams to translate product requirements into robust backend solutions. Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to technical documentation, diagrams, and system workflows. Participate in code reviews and continuously improve backend quality and engineering standards.

🏢 Summary: Hybrid Krakow-based Senior Java Back-End Developer role focused on building and enhancing a critical FX post-trading risk and PnL calculation platform within the financial sector. The position involves developing high-availability, Java-based microservices, ensuring system robustness, regulatory compliance, and production stability. The role covers full lifecycle delivery, performance optimization, and technical ownership of back-end services. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of Java back-end development experience, Strong knowledge of HTTPS, Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with message queues (MQ), Knowledge of high-availability service architecture, Experience with SQL, Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Experience in database performance optimization, Proven experience delivering Java-based services or modules, Fluent spoken and written English, Legal right to work in the European Union 📃 Skills: Java, HTTPS, REST, Microservices, MQ, SQL, PostgreSQL, GCP, NoSQL 🏢 Description: Unleash Innovation in Global Finance — Drive Cutting-Edge Post-Trading Risk Solutions Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 days remote/week) As a Senior Java Back-End Developer , you will be working for our client, a leader in the financial services industry, focusing on the development of a critical FX Calculations platform. This role involves building and maintaining high-availability systems that support traders' daily activities and ensure regulatory compliance — empowering the future of digital finance and risk management. Your main responsibilities: Develop, improve, and maintain the bank’s proprietary solution for post-trading risk and PnL calculations, ensuring system robustness and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform end-to-end project delivery, including requirement analysis, coding, testing, and deployment. Design detailed technical specifications covering data models, interfaces, and performance tuning. Provide production support, incident management, and system ownership, including troubleshooting and performance enhancements. Participate in code reviews, solution design discussions, and team activities to promote continuous improvement and best practices. Support and contribute to problem-solving, performance tuning, and proof-of-concept initiatives. You're ideal for this role if you have: Over 5 years of experience in Java back-end development, with a solid understanding of HTTPS, RESTful APIs, microservices, and message queues (MQ). Strong knowledge of high-availability service architecture and reliable system design. Hands-on experience with SQL, particularly PostgreSQL, including database performance optimization. Proven track record of delivering Java-based services/modules and owning or leading technical projects. Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to facilitate discussions and presentations, and proficiency in Mandarin is a plus. Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and passion for technology innovation. Ability to perform under pressure and work effectively as a team player. It is a strong plus if you have: Experience in high-volume data processing and compute. Knowledge of no-SQL databases or columnar storage solutions. Experience building services on cloud platforms, especially GCP. Front-end development skills or experience. Background in production support and agile development environments. Domain expertise in banking, trade lifecycle, and post-trade processing for FX or financial investment products. Language Required for the role: Fluent spoken and written English Eligibility to work on this role: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Back-End Developer role focused on building and maintaining a high-availability FX post-trading risk and PnL calculation platform. The position involves designing, developing, and supporting robust, scalable back-end services that ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability. The role includes end-to-end delivery, performance optimization, and production support in a financial environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of Java back-end development experience, Strong knowledge of HTTPS and RESTful APIs, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with message queues (MQ), Knowledge of high-availability and reliable system design, Hands-on experience with SQL and PostgreSQL, Experience delivering and owning Java-based services or modules, Fluent spoken and written English, Legal right to work in the European Union 📃 Skills: Java, HTTPS, REST, Microservices, MQ, SQL, PostgreSQL, GCP, NoSQL, Cloud 🏢 Description: Unleash Innovation in Global Finance — Drive Cutting-Edge Post-Trading Risk Solutions Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 days remote/week) As a Senior Java Back-End Developer , you will be working for our client, a leader in the financial services industry, focusing on the development of a critical FX Calculations platform. This role involves building and maintaining high-availability systems that support traders' daily activities and ensure regulatory compliance — empowering the future of digital finance and risk management. Your main responsibilities: Develop, improve, and maintain the bank’s proprietary solution for post-trading risk and PnL calculations, ensuring system robustness and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform end-to-end project delivery, including requirement analysis, coding, testing, and deployment. Design detailed technical specifications covering data models, interfaces, and performance tuning. Provide production support, incident management, and system ownership, including troubleshooting and performance enhancements. Participate in code reviews, solution design discussions, and team activities to promote continuous improvement and best practices. Support and contribute to problem-solving, performance tuning, and proof-of-concept initiatives. You're ideal for this role if you have: Over 5 years of experience in Java back-end development, with a solid understanding of HTTPS, RESTful APIs, microservices, and message queues (MQ). Strong knowledge of high-availability service architecture and reliable system design. Hands-on experience with SQL, particularly PostgreSQL, including database performance optimization. Proven track record of delivering Java-based services/modules and owning or leading technical projects. Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to facilitate discussions and presentations, and proficiency in Mandarin is a plus. Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and passion for technology innovation. Ability to perform under pressure and work effectively as a team player. It is a strong plus if you have: Experience in high-volume data processing and compute. Knowledge of no-SQL databases or columnar storage solutions. Experience building services on cloud platforms, especially GCP. Front-end development skills or experience. Background in production support and agile development environments. Domain expertise in banking, trade lifecycle, and post-trade processing for FX or financial investment products. Language Required for the role: Fluent spoken and written English Eligibility to work on this role: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on building and evolving a high-performance FX trading platform within a global banking environment. The position involves developing microservices-based solutions for pricing, booking, routing, and risk management while ensuring low-latency and high availability. You will contribute to continuous delivery and production stability in a large-scale, distributed system. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of Java development experience, Strong proficiency in Java 17+, Experience with concurrency and low-latency programming, Hands-on experience with TDD, Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment, Experience with JUnit, Familiarity with REST services, Experience with messaging technologies, Understanding of DevOps practices, Experience building microservices architecture, Fluent English, Legal right to work in the EU 📃 Skills: Java, Java17, Concurrency, Lambdas, TDD, JUnit, CI, CD, REST, Messaging, DevOps, Microservices, FX, Low-latency 🏢 Description: Unleash innovation in financial technology — lead the development of a groundbreaking FX trading platform! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model. As a Senior Java Developer — you will be working for our client, a leading global bank’s Corporate & Institutional Banking division. You will contribute to River, HSBC's flagship Cash FX primary trading system, supporting vital FX functions like pricing, booking, routing, risk management, and valuations. Join an international team of 170 experts across multiple continents and help shape the future of financial trading technology. Your main responsibilities: Create usable, efficient, and elegant Java code to support system features Build a micro-service based architecture to ensure modularity and scalability Monitor production environments to maintain system stability Handle Foreign Exchange business requirements with technical expertise Develop and automate testing and deployment for small, frequent releases Collaborate with product owners and business teams to deliver robust features Ensure continuous production availability and high-performance service operation You're ideal for this role if you have: At least 5 years of experience in Java development, ideally in financial systems Strong proficiency with Java 17+ (Concurrency, data structures, lock-free, wait-free code, low latency, lambdas) Hands-on experience with TDD, continuous integration, jUnit, and continuous deployment Familiarity with REST and messaging technologies Good understanding of DevOps practices Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams Passion for problem-solving and learning new technologies It is a strong plus if you have: (optional) FX business knowledge (technical skills are the main focus) Passion for software development outside of work through open source projects or involvement in working groups Language Required for the role: Fluent English (spoken and written) Eligibility for the role: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Engineer role focused on building and rewriting a low‑latency FX & Commodities Risk platform for a global investment bank. The position involves developing high‑performance, distributed backend systems supporting real‑time risk calculations across trading desks. This is a backend‑heavy role centered on multithreading, event streaming, and scalable data processing in a financial environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Financial services experience (FX Risk or trading systems), Strong Core Java expertise, Experience with Spring or Spring Boot, Knowledge of multithreading and concurrency, Experience building low-latency systems, Experience with distributed systems, Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems, Experience with Hazelcast or distributed caching solutions, Experience with modern data stores (e.g., ClickHouse), Ability to work with complex legacy systems, Backend development experience in high-performance environments 📃 Skills: Java, CoreJava, Spring, SpringBoot, Kafka, Hazelcast, ClickHouse, Multithreading, Concurrency, LowLatency, DistributedSystems, JVM, WPF, C#, Haskell 🏢 Description: ** CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE ** Java Engineer – FX & Commodities Risk Platform Global Investment Bank | Low‑Latency Systems | B2B | Remote | Rate: 2100PLN + | Must have Financial Experience A global investment bank is expanding its FX & Commodities Risk engineering team and is hiring a Senior Java Engineer in Poland to help build a next‑generation risk platform used by trading desks in London, Singapore, and New York. This is a rare opportunity to work on a brand‑new system rewrite while learning from a complex, high‑performance legacy platform that has powered global trading for years. What We’re Looking For Strong experience with Core Java and Spring Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and low‑latency systems Experience with Kafka, Hazelcast, or similar distributed technologies Familiarity with modern data stores (ClickHouse is a plus) Ability to learn from and navigate complex legacy systems Proactive mindset — someone who can drive development forward Strong communication and collaboration skills FX Risk or broader trading‑systems experience is a strong plus About the Platform The FX & Commodities Risk Platform provides real‑time risk calculations and reporting across multiple asset classes. The current system includes: Frontend: WPF (C#) Backend: Java (Core Java, Spring) Quant Library: In‑house, with Haskell used for interaction A full rewrite is underway, moving the platform to a modern, scalable architecture. What You’ll Work On You’ll play a key role in building the new platform, which is moving towards: Spring Boot Kafka for event streaming Hazelcast for distributed caching and computing ClickHouse for high‑performance data storage and reporting Key Engineering Focus Areas High‑performance multithreading & concurrency Low‑latency backend development Distributed systems using Kafka and Hazelcast Data‑intensive workloads using ClickHouse Interacting with the quant library (light Haskell exposure) Learning from the legacy system’s memory‑optimised design (critical for JVM stability) This is a backend‑heavy role with deep engineering challenges.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Backend Engineer role focused on building and enhancing Front Office trading and risk management systems for FX and Commodities markets. The position involves developing low-latency, high-availability backend services and real-time risk capabilities within a global trading environment. The offer includes hybrid work in Krakow and the opportunity to work on high-impact financial systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of Java backend development experience in financial services, Proficiency in HTTPS, RESTful API, microservices, and MQ, Understanding of high-availability service architecture, Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL or Sybase, including performance tuning, Experience delivering or leading Java-based services or modules, Fluent English communication skills, Legal right to work in the European Union 📃 Skills: Java, HTTPS, REST, Microservices, MQ, SQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase, CI/CD, Agile 🏢 Description: Unleash innovation at the forefront of trading technology — shape the future of risk management! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model. As a Senior Java Backend Engineer – Trading and Risk Management , you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution specializing in foreign exchange and commodities trading. You’ll contribute to developing high-impact Front Office applications that support and expand institutional trading operations across global markets. Join us to drive technological excellence and elevate trading solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your main responsibilities: Develop and support front-to-back trading exchanges, client portals, and end-to-end trade lifecycles. Build high-end solutions using market-leading technologies across the trading stack. Deliver cross-product Front Office systems for trading and risk management in FX and Commodities. Maintain and enhance electronic trading applications optimized for low latency and high throughput. Enable real-time risk management capabilities for FX and Commodities trading workflows. You're ideal for this role if you have: 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development in financial services. Proficiency with HTTPS, RESTful API, micro-services, and MQ. Solid understanding of high-availability service architecture. Experience with SQL and at least one main-stream database (PostgreSQL or Sybase), including basic performance tuning. Proven ability to own or lead the delivery of Java-based services or modules. Excellent communication skills in English, capable of discussing complex ideas efficiently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Passionate about technology, with a curiosity to stay updated and deepen expertise. Ability to perform under pressure with calmness in urgent situations. A collaborative team player mindset. It is a strong plus if you have: (optional) Experience in production support. Knowledge of agile development, CI/CD practices. Language Required for the role: Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills. Eligibility for the role: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on designing, building, and operating scalable fintech backend systems using Java and Spring Boot in cloud environments. The position involves developing high-performance microservices and APIs for payment, trading, and settlement platforms, with end-to-end ownership from architecture to production support. The role requires close collaboration with international teams and ensuring reliability, consistency, and fault tolerance in distributed systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 3–5 years backend development experience, Strong experience with Java, Strong experience with Spring Boot, Experience building scalable backend services and APIs, Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, Understanding of microservices architecture, Understanding of distributed systems, Experience with asynchronous processing, Experience across full SDLC, Experience with AWS or Azure, Professional English proficiency 📃 Skills: Java, SpringBoot, Microservices, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, REST, APIs, SDLC, DistributedSystems, AsynchronousProcessing 🏢 Description: Senior Java Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices) Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team in Poland and contribute to the development of highly scalable fintech systems supporting trillions of dollars in transactions annually . In this role, you will work closely with the US-based product and engineering teams , helping to design, build, and operate backend services for programmable payment, trading, and settlement platforms. You will report directly to the Software Manager in Poland. A key requirement is excellent English communication skills and strong soft skills — we are looking for someone eloquent, outgoing, friendly, and confident in collaboration . Responsibilities Design and develop backend architecture for fintech products and platforms. Build, maintain, and operate high-performance Java / Spring Boot microservices running in production environments. Develop scalable APIs and backend workflows with strong emphasis on data consistency, fault tolerance, and reliability . Own features end-to-end: from implementation through deployment and production support. Debug and resolve complex issues in distributed systems and high-volume production environments. Work closely with US-based teams to translate product requirements into robust backend solutions. Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to technical documentation, diagrams, and system workflows. Participate in code reviews and continuously improve backend quality and engineering standards. Requirements 3–5 years of professional backend development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production systems. Proven experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs at scale. Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB). Knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous processing. Experience across full SDLC: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Experience operating systems in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure . Excellent communication skills in English . Nice to Have Experience with Spring AI . Previous exposure to banking, payments, trading, or financial transaction systems. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Personal Attributes Highly hands-on engineer who enjoys owning production-grade code. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup or high-growth environment. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail. Clear communicator, confident in collaborating with international teams. Friendly, proactive, and motivated to grow with the company and product.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on designing, building, and operating scalable fintech backend systems handling high-volume transactions. The position involves developing Java/Spring Boot microservices, scalable APIs, and distributed architectures in cloud environments. You will collaborate with international teams to deliver reliable, production-grade financial platforms. 🗂️ Requirements: 3–5 years of backend development experience, Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot in production, Experience building scalable backend services and APIs, Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems, Experience with asynchronous processing, Experience across full SDLC, Experience with AWS or Azure cloud environments, Professional English communication skills 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Microservices, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, REST, APIs 🏢 Description: Senior Java Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices) Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team in Poland and contribute to the development of highly scalable fintech systems supporting trillions of dollars in transactions annually . In this role, you will work closely with the US-based product and engineering teams , helping to design, build, and operate backend services for programmable payment, trading, and settlement platforms. You will report directly to the Software Manager in Poland. A key requirement is excellent English communication skills and strong soft skills — we are looking for someone eloquent, outgoing, friendly, and confident in collaboration . Responsibilities Design and develop backend architecture for fintech products and platforms. Build, maintain, and operate high-performance Java / Spring Boot microservices running in production environments. Develop scalable APIs and backend workflows with strong emphasis on data consistency, fault tolerance, and reliability . Own features end-to-end: from implementation through deployment and production support. Debug and resolve complex issues in distributed systems and high-volume production environments. Work closely with US-based teams to translate product requirements into robust backend solutions. Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to technical documentation, diagrams, and system workflows. Participate in code reviews and continuously improve backend quality and engineering standards. Requirements 3–5 years of professional backend development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production systems. Proven experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs at scale. Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB). Knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous processing. Experience across full SDLC: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Experience operating systems in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure . Excellent communication skills in English . Nice to Have Experience with Spring AI . Previous exposure to banking, payments, trading, or financial transaction systems. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Personal Attributes Highly hands-on engineer who enjoys owning production-grade code. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup or high-growth environment. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail. Clear communicator, confident in collaborating with international teams. Friendly, proactive, and motivated to grow with the company and product.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on building and optimizing ultra-low-latency, high-performance trading systems. The position involves developing core server-side components, enhancing scalability, and driving cloud transformation within a financial trading platform. Work includes performance tuning, microservices development, and system optimization in a production trading environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Java development experience (Java 8/11), Strong Core Java knowledge, Experience with J2EE architecture, Understanding of OOP principles, Knowledge of JVM and JNI, Experience with Maven, Advanced multithreading and concurrency, Asynchronous programming, Shared memory concepts, Garbage Collection optimization, Memory management, Experience with microservices architecture, REST API development, Performance tuning and benchmarking, Capacity testing, Knowledge of data structures and complexity analysis, Hands-on experience with IntelliJ IDEA, Experience in financial services or trading systems, Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Understanding of CI/CD practices 📃 Skills: Java, J2EE, JVM, JNI, Maven, Multithreading, Concurrency, Asynchronous, HashMap, Microservices, REST, GarbageCollection, MemoryManagement, Benchmarking, IntelliJ, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, DataStructures 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Senior-level Java Developer to work on server-side development for a high-performance trading platform. You'll be responsible for building, optimizing, and enhancing core application logic focused on ultra-low-latency processing and seamless scalability. The project involves transforming financial information systems to modern cloud-based architecture while maintaining the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our Client is a leading global financial markets company specializing in derivatives trading and market infrastructure, operating one of the world's largest and most diverse derivatives marketplaces. This position offers remote work within Poland and work in the US Central Time (2 pm-10 pm). Ready to launch your career in cloud engineering? Apply now and join our global team! Responsibilities Design and develop robust Java applications using Core Java (8/11) with J2EE Architecture Build and maintain a microservices architecture with REST APIs Conduct performance tuning through benchmarking and capacity testing to identify system bottlenecks Optimize applications for high throughput by managing memory allocation and Java runtime options Minimize Garbage Collection impact and develop resource-efficient code Monitor and optimize system performance, including memory utilization, CPU usage, disk I/O, and system load Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment Support Google Cloud Platform transformation initiatives Solve complex technical problems creatively and communicate solutions effectively Provide L3 technical support for system components when required Lead and mentor team members to achieve critical project objectives Requirements Minimum 3+ years of hands-on Java development experience (Java 8 or 11) Strong understanding of Java core concepts: OOP, JVM, JNI, Maven Proficiency in advanced Java features: Multithreading, HashMap, Asynchronous programming, Concurrency, Shared memory Experience with Garbage Collection optimization and memory management Hands-on experience with IntelliJ IDEA development environment Deep knowledge of data structures and their performance characteristics (time and space complexity) Proven experience in financial services or trading desk environments Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt quickly to dynamic work environments and make independent decisions Self-motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments Comfortable working both independently and as part of collaborative teams Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2+ level) Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills Nice to have Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Knowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker and Docker Swarm Manager Familiarity with the Kubernetes orchestration platform Experience with Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment Knowledge of Ansible for configuration management and automation Understanding of cloud-native development practices Experience with performance monitoring and observability tools We offer/Benefits We gather like-minded people: Engineering community of industry professionals Friendly team and enjoyable working environment Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: Outstanding career roadmap Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS) Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru English classes We cover it all: Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B) Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more Referral bonuses Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview. We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.