Senior Java Developer

About Us:

Our client is an innovative startup at the forefront of FinTech, poised for significant growth. We're building a core product that will revolutionize enterprise solutions in the financial sector. We're seeking a passionate Senior Java Developer with Kotlin experience to join our founding team. If you're excited about working with cutting-edge technology and making a substantial impact in a startup environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Utilize frameworks such as Spring Boot, Vaadin, or similar to build robust backend services.
• Infrastructure Management:
• Contribute to infrastructure setup and management using tools like Pulumi or Terraform.
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Technical Leadership:
• Participate in architecture and design discussions to influence the technical direction.
• Collaborate with a small, high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentorship:
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers as the team expands.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Innovation & Improvement:
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process and product improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• 6 to 10 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Extensive development experience on the JVM, primarily using Java.
• At least 2 years of recent hands-on experience with Kotlin.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and backend development frameworks.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Vaadin is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools like Pulumi, Terraform, or equivalents.
• Domain Knowledge:
• Experience in the FinTech sector or traditional banking domains is advantageous.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment—adaptable, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Education:
• No formal degree required; we value skills and experience over credentials.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a founding team and significantly influence the product's direction.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible remote work with alignment to the Australian time zone (minimum 2 hours overlap).
• Competitive compensation package.