Senior Java Engineer - Fintech client

Skala
Municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Tech stack

Java
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Databases
Continuous Integration
Distributed Systems
PostgreSQL
Performance Tuning
Backend
Microservices

Job description

As a Senior Backend Engineer , you will be a key contributor in designing and maintaining the core services that power the company's global financial ecosystem. You'll work on systems that move millions of dollars every day-requiring excellence, reliability, and deep technical judgment.

You will:

  • Design, build, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and databases
  • Contribute to distributed systems and microservices architecture
  • Work closely with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Participate in high-impact architectural decisions
  • Ensure system performance, stability, and scalability
  • Continuously improve availability, latency, monitoring, and resilience, * Monthly budget to spend on activities with your team
  • Transportation support
  • Online Friday meditation
  • Training budget
  • Birthday day off + gift
  • Lunch at the office, and more!
  • Internal relocation bonus (country-specific)

Requirements

If you are someone who loves complex problems , thrives in scalable architectures , and feels energized in fast-paced, non-comfortable environments , you will fit right in., * 7+ years working 100% with Java (mandatory)

  • Strong expertise in backend engineering for high-scale environments
  • Deep experience with PostgreSQL (design, optimization, performance tuning)
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems & microservices
  • Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  • CI/CD experience
  • Experience in Fintech, banking, or high-transactional environments is a strong plus
  • Advanced English (C1+) - mandatory
  • Valid work permit in the country where you apply (no cross-country relocation, but internal relocation is supported)

Cultural & Personal Fit (Critical)

We are looking for someone who is not only technically strong but also aligned with the company's culture. The right person is:

  • Highly proactive - doesn't wait to be told what to do

  • Curious, bold, and not afraid to propose new solutions

  • A problem-solver who simplifies complexity for technical and non-technical audiences

  • Collaborative

  • Someone who wants to grow with a company that is scaling at an absurd rate

About the company

We are partnering with one of the fastest-growing Fintech companies in LATAM-now global, hyper-scaling, and redefining the digital wallet and financial services ecosystem. This organization operates a high-volume, real-time transaction platform that impacts millions of users across several regions. This is not a traditional corporate environment. It's a true startup culture : * No hierarchies * High accountability * A team that embraces big challenges and builds fast * A leadership mindset to early stage growth: bold, ambitious, and constantly pushing boundaries

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