Senior Java Developer

We 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., * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (21+) 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 21+, Spring / Spring Boot / Spring Security
• Frontend: Angular 19+
• 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
• Nice to have: BPMN (Camunda), Business Rules Engines (Drools)

This is a senior individual contributor role with strong technical ownership and close collaboration with architecture and platform teams., * 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).

• 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.

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.