Senior Java Developer (Contract)

We are seeking a skilled Senior IT Analyst with strong Java Microservices Development experience to join our technology team in building scalable, secure, and high-performance banking applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based systems that power our core banking, payments, and customer-facing platforms. This role involves close collaboration with architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that meet the high standards of the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
- Build and optimise RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures to support banking workflows.
- Work with MySQL databases, including schema design, query optimisation, and transaction management.
- Collaborate with front end, integration, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Write unit, integration, and contract tests using frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, and Mockito.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Ensure compliance with banking security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS TRM Guidelines).

Key Requirements:

Technical Skills:
- Minimum 6 years of experience with strong proficiency in Java (version 11 or higher) and Spring Boot (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).
- Experience designing and building microservices architectures, including service discovery, API gateways, and distributed tracing.
- Solid experience with MySQL, including complex queries, indexing, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger, and versioning strategies.
- Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous.

Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, with a commitment to code quality and continuous learning.

Interested candidates, please email your latest resume to [email protected]