Sopra Steria is a listed European technology leader specializing in Consulting, Digital Services, and Software. With over 51,000 employees worldwide across Europe, North America and Asia, the Group supports organizations in driving their digital transformation and delivering sustainable business value.
In Asia Pacific, Singapore serves as the regional headquarter for Sopra Steria’s Infrastructure, Cloud and Cybersecurity services.
Position Purpose:
Our client is a leading technology provider for private banking and wealth management in Europe and Asia. They are expanding their Singapore development centre and seeking Java Backend Developers at various levels to join their core banking platform team.
You will work on mission-critical systems serving high-net-worth clients across multiple jurisdictions, building and maintaining scalable microservices that power their proprietary banking platform.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Framework
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2) for data persistence and optimization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, QA, and business analysts
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile ceremonies
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Technical Requirements:
Required:
- Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+)
- Hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data)
- Experience with Hibernate/JPA for ORM
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Familiarity with Git version control
- Understanding of microservices architecture patterns
Nice to Have:
- Experience with message queues (IBM MQ, Kafka)
- Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Experience with code quality tools (SonarQube)
- Familiarity with Python or Shell scripting
Preferred Background:
- Experience in banking, financial services, or fintech is preferred
- Understanding of wealth management or private banking operations is a plus
- Experience with core banking systems or financial messaging (SWIFT, ISO 20022) is advantageous
Additional Information
•Work-life balance: Hybrid working mode and Work-from-Abroad benefits, 18 days of Annual leave
•Health & insurance: Comprehensive coverage including General Practitioner, hospitalization, dental, and optical
•Performance incentives: Annual bonus based on individual performance
•Learning & development: Training programs, certification opportunities, and training incentives to support career growth
•Team culture: Regular team-building activities and social events
