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Senior Java Software Engineer (Director level)

Matritel Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary

Staffing and Recruiting · 2-10 employees

19 h ago
java Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Hungary
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About the role

The role involves leading the strategic modernization of the Market Risk platform while managing BAU tasks and production support. You will architect scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with global stakeholders to drive technical excellence.

What they look for

Java Spring RDBMS Object-oriented design Data structures Algorithms Design patterns Relational database modeling SQL JUnit Shell Python Software architecture Mentoring Code reviews System design

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and RDBMS. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in relational database modeling, and experience with unit testing and scripting are required.

Full description

Java Engineering Roles – Risk Technology | Banking Client

Our partner company, a global financial services firm, is hiring for two Java-focused roles within its Risk Technology organization — one for developers looking to grow into a high-impact, regulatory-critical space, and one for a senior engineer ready to lead a strategic platform modernization from the front.

Role 2 — Senior Java Software Engineer (Director level), Market Risk Platform

This is a hands-on senior role at the center of a strategic initiative to modernize the firm's Market Risk platform, while also owning BAU work and production support. You'd be part of the job family responsible for a function and its complex project work — a role that mixes architecture, mentoring, and staying genuinely close to the code.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to the function through complex project tasks and strategic initiatives
  • Interact regularly with team members across regions, and occasionally with leadership
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and direction
  • Architect solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
  • Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the project roadmap and technical strategy
  • Champion best practices in software engineering and design patterns
  • Contribute to evaluating and adopting new tools and technologies
  • Maintain and enhance existing applications for performance and functionality
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and trends

Requirements

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and RDBMS
  • Strong object-oriented design skills, data structures/algorithms, and design patterns
  • Excellent analytical ability
  • Strong experience with relational database logical modeling
  • Skill in querying large relational databases in an optimized way
  • A habit of writing unit tests (JUnit) as part of system design
  • Ability to write scripts in Shell/Python
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills — this is a global team where clarity matters
  • Comfort working independently while following solid coding standards
  • Exposure to using AI agents and automation tools across development, validation, and deployment

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