Senior Java Software Engineer

Sytac is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our team on an exciting project for our client in the finance and banking sector, building the next generation of their frontend delivery service. We are looking for an engineer with modern engineering skills, passionate about innovation, creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The team We are a multi-disciplinary team responsible for realising the core platform, focusing on improving the way code is integrated and deployed from concept to production. Currently, the team is working on a global platform for building and providing WebComponents, with an immediate focus on migrating the Frontend controller to Java. Our aim is to provide a better experience for engineers and deliver a high-performing, scalable, fast solution using the latest tech stack globally. Roles and responsibilities Technical & Operational Execution Full-Lifecycle Engineering: Lead end-to-end development—from refinement to production monitoring—while participating in 24/7 on-call rotation (every 4–8 weeks) and support/incident management.Architecture & Delivery: Drive backend delivery excellence, contribute to technical design decisions, maintain risk/security documentation, and leverage modern engineering standards to automate and scale global platforms.Security & Quality: Act as a Security Champion for your squad, participating in code reviews and driving operational risk prevention.Collaboration & Leadership Mentorship & Mastery: Support fellow engineers through feedback and knowledge sharing, helping squad members grow through diverse perspectives.Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with international architects, engineers, and stakeholders to roll out core solutions globally and contribute to a realistic squad roadmap.Knowledge Sharing: Transfer expertise to Sytac and the client through presentations, documentation, and setting high engineering standards in a safe, collaborative Agile environment. How to succeed Core Technical Stack: Strong production experience with Java 21+, Spring Boot, Microservices, and event-driven architecture using Kafka.DevOps & Infrastructure: Hands-on with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments (Kubernetes/OpenShift), ElasticSearch/Kibana, and SQL/NoSQL databases.Engineering Mindset: Proactive ownership ("you build it, you own it"), passion for test automation (Gatling, unit/integration testing), robust application security (TLS, PKI), and continuous delivery.Collaboration & Impact: A curious, Agile-minded team player with excellent communication skills who thrives on sharing knowledge and collaborating with global stakeholders. Life at Sytac Working at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth. Our benefits package is designed for flexibility, learning, and adventure: Unlimited Growth Days: Enjoy your professional development and Sytac activities! 📚The Best Gear: Pick a private laptop (