Java Software Engineer - Contract

Job Title: Contract Java Engineer

Location: Hybrid / Vilnius

Rate: Up to 60 eur per hour

Company: A Fintech firm in Vilnius is looking for a Contract Java Engineer to join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in designing and developing a cutting-edge cloud-native system. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of financial technology, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

As a Contract Java Engineer, you will work on building and enhancing a cloud-native system for our esteemed Fintech client. You will be responsible for implementing event-driven microservice architectures, Kubernetes resource configurations, and ensuring the highest standards of automated testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a state-of-the-art cloud-native system using Java.
• Implement event-driven microservice architectures to ensure scalability and performance.
• Utilize Apache Kafka, especially Kafka Streams, to handle real-time data streams efficiently.
• Create and manage Kubernetes resource configurations to deploy, scale, and orchestrate containers.
• Develop and maintain automated testing strategies, including unit and integration testing, to ensure high-quality code.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in designing and developing complex systems using Java.
• Strong expertise in event-driven microservice architectures.
• DevOps (git, CI/CD, AzureDevOps, Terraform etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes resource configurations.
• A passion for automated testing, with the ability to develop and maintain unit and integration tests.

Additional Information:

• Type: Contract (12 months rolling)
• Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
• Hourly rate range: 45eur - 60eur per hour