Senior Java Software Engineer

About GFT GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions, modernize technology architectures and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients, we push boundaries to unlock their full potential.

With deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a strong partner ecosystem, GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence, high-performance delivery and cost efficiency. Our team of 12,000+ technology experts operate in 20+ countries worldwide offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

Role Summary We are looking for experienced and talented Java Backend Engineers to join our global engineering teams and developing and operating our flagship product (Digital Bank platform).

In our modern development environment, AI assistants are integral to the Software Development Lifecycle. Engineers leverage AI tools for code generation, test creation, and refactoring, while focusing their expertise on architecture, code verification, quality assurance, and strategic technical decisions.

This is a hybrid role where you'll function as part Business Analyst, part QA Engineer, and Full-time Developer. You'll need to understand business processes deeply, communicate technical designs confidently with Product Owners and BA, and ensure quality throughout the development cycle.

Key Activities

Design system architecture and guide AI-assisted implementation of Springboot/Kotlin applications

Review, verify, and refine AI-generated code to ensure quality, security, and maintainability

Collaborate with Product Owners and BA to understand requirements and business processes.

Collaborate with AI tools to translate user stories into working solutions efficiently

Communicate technical designs, trade-offs, and solutions confidently to non-technical stakeholders

Challenge and clarify requirements with curiosity dig deep into the "why" behind business needs

Validate AI-generated test suites and ensure comprehensive coverage using TDD and DDD principles

Own quality assurance by designing test strategies and verifying implementation correctness

Design and architect RESTful APIs and microservice patterns, directing Al implementation

Provide technical oversight and architectural decisions for AI-assisted development

Conduct thorough code reviews of both human and AI-generated code

Work with distributed teams across multiple time zones Technical Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.

Java/Kotlin (Kotlin strongly preferred), SpringBoot, JPA, Kafka, Rest APIs.

Hands on experience with various Java Web technologies and frameworks Spring (Security, MVC, SpringBoot) JPA, REST API, Maven, Junit test, Mockito, Kafka.

Good practical knowledge of design of RDBMS and SQL

Understanding of Agile methodologies AI-Augmented Development Skills: Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar)

Ability to write effective prompts and context for AI code generation

Strong code review and verification skills for AI-generated implementations

Critical thinking to assess AI suggestions and identify potential issues

Expertise in validating AI-generated tests for completeness and edge case coverage

Understanding of AI limitations and when to override or refine AI outputs

Ability to architect solutions that AI can effectively implement Specific Qualifications Excellent communication and written skills. Be able to work in a team

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to guide AI assistance

Understanding of financial instruments

Adaptability and willingness to learn new AI tools and workflows

Judgment and discernment in accepting, modifying, or rejecting AI-generated code Essential Skillset Automated unit and integration testing. (jUnit, mockito etc.)

Gradle build systems

Data structures and algorithms - dictionary, list, set, trees, graphs

Control-flow patterns and microservice architecture design

Database fundamentals: joins, indexes, foreign keys, primary keys, query optimization

Relational DB, NoSQL, graph DB, and ACID properties

System design and architectural patterns

Protocols & standards (OpenAPI, AVRO, Protobuf)

SOLID principles and event-driven architecture

DevOps and infrastructure fundamentals

Messaging queues, Docker/Compose

Kubernetes (pods, ConfigMaps, deployments, services)

Git workflows (GitHub), CI/CD pipelines, code quality tools (Sonar)

Security fundamentals and secure coding practices

Ability to verify security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code Nice to have Advanced AI tool proficiency (Claude Code etc.)

Experience integrating AI tools into team workflows

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Log management tools (Splunk, SumoLogic, ELK)

Infrastructure architecture (DNS, load balancers, CDNs)

Security: SSL/MTLS, PKI, asymmetric/symmetric encryption, OAuth, JWT

GraphQL, Airflow, TypeScript, Python

Contribution to open-source projects or AI tool customization

Experience with prompt engineering and context optimization What Makes You Successful in This Role: You view AI as a powerful co-pilot, not a replacement for engineering judgment

You excel at architectural thinking and can design systems for AI to implement

You have a keen eye for code quality and can quickly spot issues in generated code

You understand the "why" behind the code, not just the "what"

You're comfortable iterating with AI tools to achieve optimal solutions

You can mentor others in effective AI-assisted development practices

You maintain high standards for code quality regardless of its source What we offer you You will be working with some of the brightest people in business and technology on challenging and rewarding projects in a team of like-minded individuals. GFT prides itself on its international environment that promotes professional and cultural exchange and encourages further individual development with the benefits below:

• Competitive salary
• 13th-month salary guarantee
• Performance bonus
• Professional English course for employees
• Premium health insurance
• Extensive annual leave (Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.) There is room for your talent!

Put your talent to work. At GFT, you'll be working with some of the brightest people in business and technology on challenging and rewarding projects in, a team of like-minded individuals.

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