Java Developer

We are opening a Java Developer – Fees & Operations Applications position to strengthen our client’s team based in Geneva. The role is focused on a business-critical fee and pricing application within a demanding banking environment, combining software engineering, production support, and application ownership. A key aspect of the position will be ensuring a structured knowledge transfer from the current Java developer and securing the application’s long-term maintainability and operational continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the fee and pricing application and drive a structured knowledge-transfer process with the current Java developer.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance REST and SOAP interfaces, including API specifications and documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Contribute to operational and administrative user interfaces using Vue.js or Angular when required.
• Manage integrations with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server using JPA/Hibernate, SQL, PL/SQL, and Liquibase.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD processes based on Git, Maven, and YAML pipelines, including automated testing and quality controls.
• Provide production support by investigating incidents, addressing performance issues, and improving application stability, deployment, and rollback procedures.
• Document architecture, business rules, dependencies, operational procedures, and runbooks while collaborating closely with development, QA, security, platform, and business teams.

Job Requirements

• 7 to 15 years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on experience supporting production applications.
• Strong expertise in Java 8 or later, ideally Java 17, with solid knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining REST/SOAP APIs, with knowledge of HTTP and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Good command of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, including JPA/Hibernate, SQL, Liquibase, database performance, and basic PL/SQL.
• Practical experience with Git, Maven, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, particularly JUnit 5, Mockito and Cucumber.
• Good understanding of application security and software quality practices, including OAuth2/OIDC, Kerberos and OWASP principles. Fluent English and strong communication skills are required; French and experience in banking or regulated environments are considered assets.