Senior Java Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Platform & Business Acumen
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's software platforms, business logic, infrastructure, and delivery processes.
• Technical Leadership
Lead the design and planning of technical and product initiatives.
Make informed engineering decisions aligned with business objectives.
Act as a subject matter expert and set the benchmark for code quality and best practices.
• Team Contribution & Delivery
Collaborate within a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Take ownership of the team’s output, ensuring adherence to quality and process standards.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and project leadership.
Contribute to team development through training sessions, technical talks, and informal mentoring.
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement
Identify technical challenges and lead the development of effective solutions.
Enhance team collaboration by identifying skill gaps or inefficiencies and recommending actionable improvements.
• Communication & Alignment
Clearly communicate technical decisions, standards, and processes.
Foster a culture of transparency, open communication, and shared ownership.
• Talent Development
Support recruitment efforts by participating in hiring processes and providing feedback on candidate competencies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in designing and building robust, scalable software systems
• Strong passion for engineering and a pragmatic approach to high-quality delivery
• Up to date with current development trends, technologies, and best practices
• Solid understanding of modern software engineering methodologies and delivery processes
• Deep expertise in Java and frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot
• Strong SQL and relational database design skills, including performance tuning and query optimization
• Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with OpenAPI for API documentation
• Comfortable working with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular and React
• Experience or familiarity with tools like MySQL, Kafka, Zookeeper, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Skilled in version control, build configuration, and automation tooling
• Advocate for software quality through automated and manual testing
• Proficient with unit testing frameworks and related tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong team player who provides leadership and guidance on key initiatives
• Based in Malta or open to relocation (full relocation package provided).