Senior Java Developer

About Albany Beck Albany Beck is a specialist Financial Services Consultancy helping institutions deliver complex change and transformation while building the internal capability to sustain it. We combine subject matter expertise with innovative delivery models that help clients scale efficiently, while offering meaningful, long-term career opportunities to our people. At Albany Beck, you’ll be choosing to work with an organisation that’s passionate about your learning journey and committed to your professional and personal development. Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with 8+ years of Java application development experience and a strong background in designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures, with hands-on experience building cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role requires strong practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), alongside Azure services including Azure API Management (APIM) and Azure messaging/PubSub technologies. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of Redis caching, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices, with experience using tools such as Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, or equivalent technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing microservices-based applications, implementing containerized and cloud-native solutions, developing and managing APIs, and delivering event-driven and messaging solutions. They will also focus on application performance, scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability, while collaborating closely with Architecture, DevOps, QA, and Business teams. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is essential, as is a strong track record of participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and solution design activities. Experience within the Brokerage or Capital Markets domain would be advantageous, particularly exposure to trading platforms, order management systems, or other financial applications. Additional experience with monitoring and logging technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) would also be beneficial. Required Experience 8+ years of experience in Java application developmentStrong experience in designing and developing scalable enterprise applicationsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments Must Have Technical Skills Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architectureHands-on experience with Docker and KubernetesStrong exposure to Azure Cloud EcosystemExperience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Experience with Azure API Management (APIM)Experience with Azure PubSub / Messaging ServicesStrong knowledge of Redis CachingExperience with REST APIs and event-driven architectureKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesExperience with Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, or similar tools Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices-based applicationsBuild and manage cloud-native solutions on AzureImplement containerized applications using Docker and KubernetesDevelop and manage APIs using Azure APIMWork on messaging/event streaming solutions using Azure PubSub technologiesOptimize application performance using Redis caching mechanismsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Architecture, DevOps, QA, and Business teamsParticipate in code reviews, technical discussions, and solution designEnsure application scalability, security, and reliability Good to Have Skills Experience in Brokerage / Capital Markets domainKnowledge of trading platforms, order management systems, or financial applicationsExposure to monitoring and logging toolsExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)