Java Developer

Financial Services company
Helsinki, Finland
Must-have skills:
Java
Considering candidates from:
Finland
Work arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Financial Services
Language: English
Level: Middle
Required experience: 2+ years
Relocation: Not paid
Visa support: Not provided
Size: 201 - 500 employees

Java Developer

Financial Services company
Helsinki, Finland
Our client is a leading provider of loans and credit lines to customers with strong credit histories. Loans are offered online as well as through certain distribution partners. The company provides attractive solutions to the customers'​ credit needs, through a prompt, high-quality service backed by its sophisticated technology platform, which makes the whole application process easy and hassle-free. The company is present in 8 countries:  Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Mexico and Australia. This position is a part of an international IT Development team located in Helsinki providing development services for the whole organisation (operating in few markets around the world) with strong plans for expansion on new markets worldwide. 
What you will be required to deliver in this role:
  • You will work as part of the IT Development team to ensure that the IT development plan is delivered to ensure we are able to meet our business objectives
  • You will take a leading role in running the software development aspect of major IT projects
  • Implement modern, scalable and high-quality back-end for digital business
  • Consulting / proposing new solutions in line with business development
  • Helping stakeholders to find the best way to implement new solutions
  • Working with colleagues across the IT Operations team to ensure the security of the IT estate across the company
 
 You have:
  • Solid understanding of Java, Spring, Hibernate, MySQL, Git, WebServices and Single Page applications
  • A deep understanding of agile development methods and continuous deployment
  • Proven experience implementing large architecture projects
  • Experience implementing coding standards and test-driven development
  • Knowledge of databases is considered as an advantage
  • Knowledge of security and AWS infrastructure is considered as an advantage
  • Working knowledge of English is essential for daily communication with internal teams and external technology vendors. Some business travelling internationally is also expected.
  • A positive mindset – ‘can-do attitude’
  • Sense of humour! :)
You will get:
  • Full-time employment contract in an international/cross-cultural company
  • Possibility to grow your expertise in modern architecture (microservices)
  • Contact with the newest technology solutions (AWS)
  • Possibility to work remotely
  • All tools&toys necessary to be productive
  • Ability to implement your ideas in a truly global environment
  • Fantastic, creative work atmosphere in a highly professional team :)