Senior Java Engineer

Architus specialises in connecting leading UK and US businesses with top EU engineering talent, helping build high-performing technology teams and establish presence overseas. With offices in London and Vilnius, Architus has a strong track-record and impressive list of clients such as Invesco, Tide, Capital Group, Schroders, BNP Paribas, and HSBC.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading digital investor communications platform that provides Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure services globally. Originally developed by a major financial institution, this platform aims to transform capital markets with innovative and compliant solutions that benefit the entire financial ecosystem. 

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join us in this exciting project. You will join a talented and driven team dedicated to disrupting the global financial services sector. You will work closely with technology and product teams from various regions around the world and contribute to the growing organisation.

Technical Stack

Cloud: AWS 

Languages: Java, Javascript & Python

Frameworks: Spring Boot, Angular, GraphQL, AWS Lambda

Databases: SQL Server & Postgres

Messaging: Kafka & Websphere MQ

CI/CD: Jenkins

Containers: ECS & Docker

Observability: New Relic, Foglight & Opsgenie

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain services: Design, build, and support server-side components using Java18 and Spring framework.
• Collaborate on requirements: Work with product teams to align business needs with technical solutions.
• Review code and test: Conduct code reviews and ensure effective testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Explore new technologies: Research and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the platform.
• Contribute to team success: Provide technical expertise and support to enhance team performance.
• Partner with leadership: Assist the team lead in driving key initiatives and process improvements.
• Drive innovation: Suggest and implement ideas to optimize workflows and improve technical practices.

• Solid backend development experience using Java and the Spring framework.
• Proficiency in data modeling, RDBMS, SQL, and ORMs.
• Strong experience in designing and building scalable, secure, and robust backend systems using microservice architecture.
• Familiarity with Kafka or other message brokers.
• Understanding of testing, deployment best practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in a Scrum-based team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for learning new technologies.
• Experience with AWS services is a plus.
• Full-stack coding experience is a plus.
• FinTech industry experience is a plus.

Salary: Starting from €7,000 gross/month (depending on experience and skills).

Career Growth: Fast-track your career with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in a global environment.

Holidays: Extra vacation days.

Workplace: A modern, pet-friendly office in Business Stadium, Vilnius, with parking and snacks to boost your productivity.

Flexibility: Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.

Workation: Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days a year.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s create something amazing together. We look forward to meeting the next Architus star!