Senior Backend Developer (Java & GCP)

This is a remote position.

Contract opportunity for a skilled Senior Backend Developer (Java & GCP) to join a major project within the financial services sector. In this role, you will focus on building scalable systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures. Working predominantly from home, you will collaborate with an international team to deliver high-quality backend services and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and scalable systems using Java.
  

• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem.
  

• Develop high-performance microservices and handle asynchronous data processing.
  

• Work extensively with event-driven architectures and messaging systems such as Pub/Sub and RabbitMQ.
  

• Manage and optimise relational databases, specifically focusing on PostgreSQL.
  

• Design, build, and integrate secure and efficient RESTful APIs.
  

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  

Requirements

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven senior-level experience in backend software development with a strong Java background.
  

• Solid, hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  

• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and asynchronous data processing.
  

• Practical experience with event-driven systems and message brokers (e.g., Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ).
  

• Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
  

• Experience designing and implementing scalable backend services and APIs.
  

• Fluency in English (the primary working language).
  

• Eligibility and residency in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland.
  

Preferred Requirements

• Professional experience working within the Financial Services sector.
  

• Proficiency in German is preferred.
  

Benefits