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# Staff Java Developer

- **Company:** CRX Markets AG
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5838517632

## About the Role

* Deep production experience with Java and Spring Boot ecosystem (typically 8+ years, but we care more about depth and leadership impact than years)
 * Proven track record in architectural leadership - you've designed systems for scale, resilience, and security
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems: CAP theorem trade-offs, eventual consistency, failure modes, and business continuity planning
 * Experience ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security best practices
 * Ability to balance technical debt against delivery velocity with strategic judgment
 * Exceptional communication skills - you explain complex technical decisions clearly to both engineers and executive stakeholders
 * Mentorship experience - you've worked with less experience colleagues and guided them
 * Bonus points for: Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS experience, performance engineering, practical use of AI developer tools, React or TypeScript frontend skills, as well as a background in the financial services industry or regulated industries

Our Offer

## Description

As Staff Engineer, you will be the technical cornerstone of your team - driving architectural excellence and ensuring our platform meets the highest standards of scalability, security, and reliability.

Your Role

 * Own the architecture - Make key architectural decisions that fulfill scalability, reliability, maintainability, security, and business continuity requirements
 * Shape the technical roadmap - Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture roadmaps aligned with business goals and technological advancements
 * Ensure compliance and quality - Guarantee the product complies with industry standards, regulations, and best practices, particularly in data security and privacy
 * Elevate design standards - Oversee design quality, enforce coding standards and design principles, and manage technical debt strategically
 * Guide and mentor - Support team members in troubleshooting complex issues, conduct technical workshops, and foster a culture of continuous learning
 * Evaluate technology - Research and select third-party tools, technologies, and vendors that align with technical requirements and business objectives
 * Bridge communication - Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and act as communication broker between the team and subject-specific working groups (QAA, EA)
 * Collaborate cross-functionally - Work closely with Product Owners and Team Leads to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives, timelines, and budget
 * Drive innovation - Stay current with technology trends and encourage the team to explore new approaches


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