Senior Java developer

Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

* About Smartym Pro

Smartym Pro is a software development company that has been delivering software solutions for European and US clients for more than 11 years.

We specialize in building dedicated engineering teams and developing complex software systems for fintech companies, investment funds, and technology startups.

** About the Project

We are expanding a dedicated development team for a long‑term client based in the United Kingdom. Our company has been working with this client for more than 5 years, continuously developing and improving their core platform.

The product is a CRM and operational platform designed for investment companies.

The system helps investment funds, startups, banks, and payment companies manage:

- document workflows
- financial reporting
- investor communication
- internal operations

The platform is built using a microservices architecture and modern cloud infrastructure and is actively used by financial organizations in production.

*** Responsibilities

- Design and develop backend microservices
- Implement new product features
- Improve performance and scalability of existing services
- Participate in architectural decisions
- Work closely with product managers and other engineers
- Write automated tests and maintain code quality

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**** Requirements

Must-have

- 5+ years of backend development experience
- Strong Java knowledge (Java 17+)
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Solid SQL knowledge
- Experience building REST APIs
- Experience working with frontend-related tasks or collaborating on frontend features
- English level B2 or higher

Nice-to-have

- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts
- Experience working with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI

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*****Tech Stack

- Backend
Java 17, Spring Boot, Dagger, Spark, JDBI, Dropwizard, Flyway

- Testing
JUnit 5, Mockito, WireMock, RestAssured, TestContainers, LocalStack

- Infrastructure
Docker, Nomad, Traefik

- Cloud
AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, ECR, SQS, SNS)

- Database
MySQL

What We Offer

- Flexible working conditions (remote or office)
- Competitive salary in EUR (based on experience and seniority)
- Modern company laptop provided for work
- Work on complex Java systems with a modern tech stack
- Collaborative engineering environment

Hiring Process

1. Initial contact with HR (call or written communication) to clarify questions and present the project
2. Candidate records a short video introduction and sends their CV
3. Organizational interview with Engineering Manager or Project Manager
4. Technical interview with Project Lead

The hiring process is fast and transparent and typically takes **up to one month**.

The start date is flexible and typically ranges from **immediate start to about 30 days**, depending on the candidate’s availability and notice period.