Java Developer

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer with strong Java 18+ and Spring Boot experience to join the Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-quality systems that support business-critical platforms.

This role requires strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in an agile environment. The individual will contribute to both delivery and continuous improvement of engineering standards, while mentoring team members and influencing best practices.

Investec operates in a flat, agile structure where roles are defined by impact, ownership, and contribution rather than hierarchy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Java 18+, Spring Boot and related frameworks.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services aligned with domain-driven design (DDD) and clean architecture principles.

• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as:

• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Microsoft SQL

• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including build, test, and release workflows.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor application performance and reliability, implementing proactive improvements and observability practices.

• Stay current with software ecosystem and Azure innovations, applying best practices to improve system scalability and maintainability.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.

• Strong proficiency in Java 18+, Spring Boot, and object-oriented design principles.

• Experience with Azure Cloud Services or similar

• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or similar for version control, pipelines, and deployments.

• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.

• Working knowledge of SQL

• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker containers, and modern deployment strategies.

• Understanding of secure coding practices and API authentication (OAuth2 / OpenID Connect).

Prefered skills

• Exposure to Terraform, Bicep, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Experience with event-driven architecture or message-based systems.

• Familiarity with Unit Testing and Test Automation frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Moq, etc.).

• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Application Insights, Log Analytics).

• Background in financial services, legal tech, or enterprise systems is advantageous.