Lead Java Engineer, Mindera

• Proven experience as a Staff or Lead Engineer in backend-heavy environments in teams having multiple levels of engineering
• Strong experience in Java 17+, ideally with experience in using Spring Boot or Micronaut. Kotlin experience is a bonus. If the applicant does not have experience they must show willingness to learn Kotlin
• Experience working in teams that use authentication, authorisation, SSO/OAuth
• Nice to Have: Experience with IAM platforms (Okta, Auth0, Keycloak, ForgeRock). Knowledge of identity/security standards such as OpenID Connect, JWT, SAML, MFA. Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on knowledge of Kafka, event-driven architecture, enterprise integration patterns and Microservices
• Solid understanding of payment systems and PSP integrations, including fraud, tokenisation, and settlement flows
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), CI/CD, and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (PCI DSS, SCA, PSD2)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a range of audiences
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with a DevOps culture and test-driven mindset

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Staff Java Engineer to join our growing company – you’ll play a key technical leadership role, working closely with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure backend systems
• Lead technical deep dives and knowledge sharing in the teams, anticipating challenges and proposing solutions
• Start influencing product and business decisions
• Write high-quality Java code using frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut
• Build robust services that support secure, high-volume payment transactions
• Develop integrations with acquiring banks, payment gateways, and fraud detection tools
• Build and support cloud-native systems on the cloud (preferably Azure) using Terraform and Kubernetes
• Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and ensure smooth delivery to production
• Own monitoring, alerting, and observability, using tools like OpenTelemetry and Dynatrace
• Champion secure coding practices and data protection across services
• Work closely with product owners, engineering leads, and other stakeholders to shape technical solutions
• Mentor and support more junior/mid/senior engineers, driving technical excellence across the board
• Help establish and promote best practices around code review, testing, delivery, and operational support
• Continuously improve platform reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency
• Stay up-to-date with technology trends and proactively identify innovation opportunities