Backend Developer (Java and Golang) (124799)

What do we do

As a pioneer for digital transformation GFT develops sustainable solutions across new technologies – from cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to blockchain/DLT. With its deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and comprehensive market know-how GFT offers advice to the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of IT solutions GFT increases productivity and creates added value for clients. Companies gain easy and safe access to scalable IT-applications and innovative business models.

Who are we

Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you

Role Summary

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of crafting high-quality solutions for premier investment banks globally. Your daily tasks will encompass working within a Scrum framework, developing innovative functionalities, conducting module testing, documenting your progress, and reporting to the Team Leader.

Key Activities:

• Backend Development: Design and construct advanced backend services using the Go programming language.
  
• Collaboration: Work in synergy with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and deliver new features.
  
• Data Integration: Interface with external data sources and APIs.
  
• Quality Assurance: Conduct unit tests on code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and overall reliability.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Continually discover, assess, and implement new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
  
• Bug Fixing: Address bug fixing and enhance application performance.
  

Required Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer
  
• Profound familiarity with the Go/Java programming language.
  
• Demonstrable experience in software development.
  
• Practical experience in backend development.
  
• Experience with OOP, MVC Design Pattern, Clean Architecture and Unit Tests.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of the full backend development life cycle.
  
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  

Nice-to-have requirements:

• Familiarity with JIRA or other project management tools.
  
• Experience in CI/CD, Docker, and static code quality analytics.
  
• Experience in database management and optimization.
  
• Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
  
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
  

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.