Senior Java Engineer

About The Job

• We're searching for a top-notch Senior Java Engineer to join our dynamic team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects on a multicultural and international organisation

Your Main Activities Are

• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality Java applications
• Collaborating with the product team to understand requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of projects
• Mentoring and guiding junior developers
• Understanding of design and architecture principles, common data structures and algorithms complexity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organisation, and automation
• Expert in modern Java development practices and actively seeks to maintain a current up to date set of skills

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in Java development
• Really good experience with Java (11+ versions)
• Produce microservice designs and develop them into fully working systems
• Experience with Apache Ignite, Spring Boot, and API REST
• Experience with Unit testing and Continuous Integration/Delivery Processes (Jenkins, Junit, Mockito and possible others)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies, tools such as Intellij, JIRA and Confluence and version control in Git
• Proficient Linux or Windows user
• Advanced level of English, both written and oral
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Familiarity with cloud computing and cloud deployment (Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes or others)
• Experience with Python, SQL (Oracle or PostgreSQL) or Kafka
• Basic leadership skills and ability to mentor junior team members

Why joining BNP Paribas?

BNP Paribas, The European Leader In Banking And Financial Services In Europe, Operates In 64 Countries And Has Nearly 180,000 Employees. The Group Is Structured Around Three Operating Divisions. Its Business Lines Cooperate Closely, As Part Of Our Integrated Model, To Meet The Needs Of All Our Clients In a Coordinated Manner

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
• Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.

Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

BNP Paribas´ Ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility - Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

• Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
• Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.

Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.