Java Software Engineer

Gofer is seeking a Java Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable banking applications. The role combines hands-on Java engineering, Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, technical leadership, application reliability, and developer mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Security, and microservices architecture
• Design and deploy cloud-native solutions on Azure, selecting appropriate services for compute, integration, data storage, and security
• Build and maintain REST APIs and event-driven integrations across banking platforms and third-party systems
• Guide architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, establish engineering standards, and mentor team members
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Microsoft Entra ID, and managed identities
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or equivalent tools, incorporating automated testing, security scanning, and deployment controls
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform or Bicep
• Improve application performance, observability, availability, and disaster recovery readiness
• Partner with product owners, architects, cybersecurity teams, and operations to translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions
• Support production systems, lead root cause analysis, and implement measures to prevent recurring incidents
• Ensure solutions meet the bank's requirements for data protection, auditability, and regulatory compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant Java development and 2+ years in a technical leadership role
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, JPA/Hibernate, and automated testing
• Substantial hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating production applications on Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure App Service, plus Azure API Management, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights
• Experience with messaging and event-driven systems using Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, Kafka, or comparable technologies
• Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
• Proficiency in SQL, relational database design, query optimization, and transaction management
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, resilience patterns, idempotency, and secure API design
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated industry
• Knowledge of payments, account servicing, lending, or core banking integrations
• Experience modernizing legacy Java applications and migrating workloads to Azure
• Familiarity with private networking, role-based access control, encryption, and cloud governance
• Experience with performance testing, disaster recovery exercises, and Azure cost optimization
• Microsoft Azure certification is a plus