Lead Backend Engineer (Java & Test Automation)

Your Career Opportunity: Global Disbursements Platform

Join a high-performing team building Global Disbursements, a cutting-edge payments platform that enables customers to move funds freely and fast across the globe. Our system handles everything from supplier payments and salary credits to direct tax settlements and multi-channel money transfers.

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will drive the delivery of key projects through high-quality analysis, Agile design, and deep technical insight. You will work in a modern DevOps environment, ensuring our solutions are scalable, secure, and highly efficient.

What You’ll Do:

Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.
Backend Development: Lead the design and development of robust backend services and microservices using Java 8/11/17.
Automation Strategy: Drive the team’s approach to automated testing, promoting best practices and implementing frameworks to optimize delivery and reduce costs.
Architectural Evolution: Reduce system complexity by migrating to modern integration patterns, including APIs, Kafka, and microservices.
Process Optimization: Oversee the enhancement of Straight-Through-Processing (STP) capabilities to ensure seamless financial operations.

What You Need to Succeed (Must-have):

Experience: At least 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership or Lead Developer role.
Java Mastery: Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (Java 17+ is highly preferred).
Architecture: Deep understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and industry best practices.
Test Automation: Advanced, hands-on experience in software testing, specifically in designing and implementing automation frameworks.
Tech Stack: Solid knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot and a working understanding of RESTful microservices and APIs.
Data: Experience with database technologies and SQL (Oracle preferred).

Nice-to-have:

Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
Previous experience working within or closely with a QA team.

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

Lead Java Engineer

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