Full-Stack Java Development Engineer - SREF & Gateway (Payments Services)

We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions., * Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end and back-end frameworks.

• Integrate and manage AI tools to optimize code generation, system monitoring, diagnostics, and documentation workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, MCP APIs, OpenAI, RAG, LLM-based automation).
• Build and maintain RESTful services, and OpenAPI-defined interfaces.
• Implement and optimize components within the payment pre-processing platform, including validation, routing, and data enrichment.
• Integrate solutions with banks, SWIFT services, and third-party actors.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of API contracts, technical documentation, and data models.
• Collaborate with business and product teams to implement features or integrations related to payment pre-processing, compliance flows, reconciliation, and reporting..
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, testing, and troubleshooting across the full technology stack.

Do you have experience in Web services?, Do you have a Master's degree?, University degree in computer science or related field. Or equivalent work experience. Experience 5 to 10 years experience in systems development., * 3-5 years of professional software development experience.

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with REST web services, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API-first development.
• Practical knowledge of AI/ML tools for engineering workflows (RAG, Automated documentation generation, Automated test generation or code refactoring, LLM-based monitoring/analysis).
• Full-stack development capabilities (Java back-end + modern front-end technologies such as Angular or React).
• Experience in the financial sector, ideally with payment flows, transaction processing, or banking integration.
• High level of English, spoken and written. Preferred / Optional Qualifications
• Experience with AWS architecture and cloud-native development.
• Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Kong).
• Knowledge of SWIFT standards, payments and Swift platform.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and security practices relevant to financial systems. Soft Skills
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new tools, especially in AI and cloud engineering.
• Structured thinker with solid problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical international teams.
• Strong sense of ownership, autonomy, and ability to drive initiatives end-to-end. * Ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments with multiple stakeholders

We give you a competitive package We help you perform at your best We help you make a difference We give you the freedom to be yourself We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation. Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.