Tech Lead specialized in Java and Kafka

UST España
Madrid, Spain
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Lifecycle Management Github IBM WebSphere MQ JSON Octopus Deploy Oracle SQL Developer Systems Integration Workflow Management Systems Extensible Markup Language (XML) Scripting Spring-boot
+4 more
Gitlab Apache Kafka Restful APIs Jenkins

Requirements

We are looking for a Tech Lead specialized in Java and Kafka with a strong background in the banking sector. This role requires a highly autonomous professional who can take ownership, proactively solve complex challenges, and operate independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Location: Hybrid. Madrid city center (Sol area). 3 days a week in the office.

Language: English is a must. Spanish desirable., * Proven experience with Java, including Spring Boot.

  • Strong expertise in Oracle PL/SQL (DB19 preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with system integrations, interface management, and scripting.
  • Solid background in Kafka and/or IBM MQ (mandatory).
  • Deep understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and XML.
  • Experience across the application lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of deployment and orchestration tools, particularly Octopus Deploy (Jenkins is a plus).
  • Experience working with GitHub and/or GitLab.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of SWIFT messaging.
  • Understanding of investment products and financial instruments.
  • Experience within financial markets or capital markets environments.

Benefits & conditions

Business Hours. No intensive working days for Friday or summer.

What can we offer?

23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!

Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurances).

Free access to several training platforms.

Professional stability and career plans.

UST also compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.

The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.

Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime…)

UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts.

If you would like to know more, don’t hesitate to apply and we’ll get in touch to fill you in detail. We are waiting for you!

In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.

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Organization UST España & Latam

About the company

More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer company with over 35,000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 30 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.

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