Senior Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin)

About GFT

GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions, modernize technology architectures, and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients, we push boundaries to unlock their full potential. With deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a strong partner ecosystem, GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence, high-performance delivery, and cost efficiency. Our team of 12,000+ technology experts operates in 20+ countries worldwide, offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

Your Responsibilities

Join us in building a virtual bank from scratch using cloud native technologies. We're a fast-growing team solving exciting problems and delivering high quality products in small, interdisciplinary teams. We’re applying the  learnings from Google, Twitter and Netflix to build the next generation of banking.

• Greenfield development and the continuous improvement of our existing systems.
• Develop RESTful APIs and event driven microservices using Kafka.
• Use Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run microservices.
• Write high quality, maintainable code using TDD.
• Our technology stack is predominantly Kotlin / Java, but our architecture allows for using the most  appropriate language to solve a given problem.
• PostgreSQL, Aurora and S3 for persistence.
• Leverage our elastic AWS infrastructure.
• Practice continuous integration and delivery.
• You build it, you run it.

Your Experience

• Preferably fluent with Kotlin and/or Java.
• Solid experience in back-end development and CI/CD processes.
• Ideally experienced with AWS development environment.
• Quick learner with an ambitious and results driven personality.
• Work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

(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.)