VIA SMS Group is an alternative financial services company with operations in Europe. In addition to operations in four countries, the Group has developed into a flexible fintech company that offers easy-to-understand financial solutions under a variety of brand names. One such brand is VIAINVEST, an investment brokerage firm under the supervision of Latvijas Banka that provides private investors with lucrative opportunities to invest in securities backed by loans from non-banking lenders for consumers and businesses. The company's headquarters are in Riga, Latvia. Find out more about the company at www.viasmsgroup.com.

Due to our rapidly growing business, we are looking for a results-oriented professional with a positive mindset to join our friendly team as a Senior Java Developer in our IT Department.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java development (senior-level).
• Experience with frontend technologies (TypeScript, Vue.js 3.x).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented and functional programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience working with RESTful web services.
• In-depth knowledge of Spring Boot.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Gradle (build automation).
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proactive approach to automated testing, especially using Spock + Groovy.

Preferred Skills (an advantage, but not mandatory)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Temporal.io workflow engine

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a professional and strong team at a progressive fintech company.
• A workplace in a new, eco-friendly, and sustainable office located in the quiet center of Riga.
• At VIA SMS Group, we fully trust our employees and their ability to manage their own time effectively — enjoy the freedom to plan your own workday. Results matter most!
• We’ve been part of the fintech world for 15 years, and we believe our “teenage years” perfectly reflect our company culture — informal, people-focused, and full of energy.
• Employee growth is essential to us — you’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who help, encourage, and empower each other.
• We operate internationally, offering broad opportunities for learning and development.
• Strong teams are our priority — from day one, you’ll be welcome to join team-building activities.
• We care about both mental and physical well-being, offering health insurance after the 3-month probation period.
• Salary range: EUR 3,500 – 5,000 gross.

Recruitment Process

1. Introduction call
2. Technical task
3. Final interview

Thank you for your response and please note that we will contact those candidates who will be nominated for the next selection round. Confidentiality guaranteed.