Back End Developer

Business Overview

BNP Paribas is a leading global banking group with a strong diversified and integrated model. We provide a wide range of financial services to individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates, and institutional clients. Our technology teams are at the heart of our digital transformation, building robust, scalable, and secure applications that power international banking operations and enhance client experiences across the globe.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Developer - Java to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end software solutions. You will work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code that aligns with the Group's architecture guidelines and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend applications using Java with a deep understanding of Core Java concepts (Collections, Multithreading, Streams API).
• Translate functional requirements and business needs into detailed technical specifications and architecture designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Perform unit testing, integration testing, and participate in peer code reviews to ensure high standards of quality.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks in production and non-production environments.
• Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives) and collaborate closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners.
• Execute (CI/CD) continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure a smooth delivery calendar.
• Stay updated with emerging technology trends and propose improvements to existing systems to enhance scalability and robustness.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years applied experience
• Strong proficiency in Java (Version 11 or higher) with a deep understanding of Core Java concepts (Collections, Multithreading, Streams API).
• Extensive experience with the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) and Hibernate.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Extensive experience with Jenkins, Ansible, or other CI/CD automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular or React).
• Knowledge in designing and implementing Microservices architecture.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging tools such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Prior experience working within the Banking or Financial Services industry.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.