What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Java Developer position at swift?
ABOUT US We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200 countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Job Summary As a Senior Java Developer at SWIFT, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex, high-performance, and secure Java-based applications for critical financial messaging and payments infrastructure. You will be a key contributor to our innovative solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices. Job Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, secure, and scalable Java applications within a distributed systems environment. Lead technical discussions, contribute to architectural decisions, and provide mentorship to junior developers. Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, and other technical teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. Perform code reviews, ensure code quality, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing timely and effective resolutions. Implement and enforce security best practices in application development. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and operations. Stay up-to-date with emerging Java technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to continuously improve our systems. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies. Job Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Java software development. Strong proficiency in Java 8 and related ecosystems (Spring Boot, Spring Framework). Extensive experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design. Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases. Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ). Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. Strong understanding of software development best practices, including testing, security, and performance optimization. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly. Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with payment systems or financial messaging, is highly desirable. What we offer We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day. Interested in working at Swift, but the role you are looking for is not available yet? Please create an account and register for a Job Alert and we will let you know when new jobs matching your career interests become available.