Java Developer

This is a remote position.

About UpTeam

We are UpTeam! A global software development catalyst specializing in hiring, developing, and managing cloud-native full-stack development teams. Our teams span across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Latin America, delivering agile software solutions. We take pride in setting up and managing high-performing teams with over 10,000 vetted engineers from the UpTeam Talent Platform, which provides swift team assembly—sometimes within 48 hours.

 We are an AWS-advanced consulting partner, CNCF member, and Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, part of the AI&Data working group under the Linux Foundation. We work for enterprise US Fortune 500 companies and tech start-ups from Silicon Valley to Europe and South America. 

Role Overview

For our US-based financial company, our customer is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer. You will join a cross-functional agile team responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, testing, and delivering backend software solutions. You will work closely with a team of software engineers, a scrum master, and a product owner, contributing to the development of enterprise-grade software.

Responsibilities:

• Develop clean, efficient, and reusable code in line with TDD and best practices.
  

• Participate in all aspects of software development, including code reviews, pair programming, and architectural discussions.
  

• Collaborate with product owners to groom user stories, estimate tasks, and define acceptance criteria.
  

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to internal best practices and sharing knowledge through code reviews, dev shares, and lightning talks.
  

• Contribute to our culture of innovation and teamwork by participating in daily stand-ups, retrospective meetings, and agile ceremonies.
  

Our Work Culture

At UpTeam, we believe in providing a supportive work environment with location consistency—whether you choose to work from one of our offices, certified co-working spaces, or your home office. We provide the tools and autonomy for you to excel​​.

We encourage personal and professional growth, and you’ll be part of a dynamic team that believes in learning, mentoring, and improving together.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).
  

• 7-10 years of experience in enterprise software development, primarily with backend frameworks like Spring.
  

• Deep expertise in Java, including concurrency, multithreading, and JVM internals.
  

• Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  

• Experience building and maintaining SaaS web applications.
  

• Hands-on experience with ORM tools like Hibernate and strong SQL knowledge.
  

• Familiarity with microservices architecture, REST/SOAP services, and security principles.
  

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
  

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in banking and financial systems.
  

• Frontend experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks, and debugging tools.
  

• Previous experience in agile development, with a passion for mentorship and leadership.
  

Benefits

What we offer:

We are building hyper-growth careers in Cloud Native, AI/ML-centric projects, using the best Silicon Valley practices, anywhere in the world.

• Remote anywhere
  

• Coworking space financial coverage
  

• Flexible working hours
  

• B2B with multiple benefits 
  

• Paid days off annually: 20 days leave, 12 days holidays, 10 days sick leave
  

• Workspace program: 2500$ for work equipment of your choice.
  

• English language lessons on all levels
  

• Performance financial incentives for the people who demonstrate an interest in the company’s development.
  

• Paid courses and certifications: for example AWS, CKA, and ML certifications
  

• Participation at international conferences: like CNCF Summits, Kubecon, and others