Senior Java Engineer

Softeta is a software engineering partner for finance, energy, industrial, and other high-stakes sectors.

We specialize in building and modernizing backend-heavy, integration-critical systems where speed, accuracy, and reliability are non-negotiable. With more than 100 AI and custom software experts across engineering hubs in Lithuania and Poland, we embed ourselves directly in client operations, delivering custom software, automation, and AI where they create the most value. Clients such as SEB, NordVPN, and carVertical trust us with systems that serve millions of users worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence led us to create Cobble, Softeta’s own AI-native development workflow. Built by our engineers, it standardizes how developers work with AI agents, from requirements to working code.

Join Softeta to help build the next generation of banking software. As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you’ll contribute to a transformation project by designing and developing backend services within an event-driven microservices architecture.

What You will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java services that are reliable, reusable, and scalable.
• Improve application performance, resilience, and code quality to support long-term system maintainability.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to translate business needs into robust backend solutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, evaluate technical trade-offs, and anticipate their impact on distributed systems.
• Apply Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles, share knowledge, and help strengthen the team’s engineering practices.

Technologies - Java, SpringBoot, Docker, Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and Kafka or similar message brokers.
• Ability to design secure, resilient cloud-based systems, with practical knowledge of relational databases.
• Strong understanding of Clean Code and Clean Architecture, with sound judgment when evaluating technical trade-offs.
• A collaborative, product-oriented mindset and fluent English for technical discussions.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools while maintaining code quality and reliability.

Benefits

• Diverse and technically challenging projects.
• Training budget for professional and personal growth.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model.
• Flexible schedule and an Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Technical equipment that you can choose.

Salary:

• For employees: 5 500 EUR to 7000 EUR monthly (gross).
• For contractors: 35 EUR to 45 EUR per hour (plus VAT).