Lead IT Architect Web Services / Rest APIs (w/m/d)

Finmas GmbH — Cottbus, DE
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About the Role

Finmas GmbH, the digital partner of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, develops digital finance marketplaces. We help our clients in the financial sector meet customer needs for suitable financing solutions. We are currently seeking a Lead Developer / Software Architect (Java/Spring Boot) for our online banking platform, offering a hybrid work model requiring 1-2 days per week at our Berlin location.

Responsibilities

  • Architecture: Define and enforce architectural principles, selecting suitable technologies ensuring long-term maintainability.
  • Backend Development: Develop applications with Java (Spring Boot) and design, develop, and integrate REST APIs for both internal and external use.
  • Testing and Performance: Write tests for your code (End-to-End Testing with tools like Jest or Cypress) and optimize application performance.
  • Collaboration & Team Leadership: Work closely with the internal UX/design department and provide mentoring to our growing development team.

About the Candidate

  • Development Experience: Solid experience in Java (Spring Boot) and knowledge in designing and developing REST APIs along with experience with End-to-End Tests.
  • Architecture Knowledge: Familiar with architecture principles, technologies, tools, and the design of scalable software systems.
  • Technical Skills: Experience in implementing authentication methods (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT) and knowledge of web security (CORS, CSRF, XSS), version control (Git), and CI tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Soft Skills: Ability to make independent decisions and actively engage in the development of new features, guiding others through code reviews and leading a team effectively.
  • Language: German language proficiency at a minimum C1 level.

About the Company

Finmas GmbH operates in the financial technology space, serving clients in the Sparkassen network and beyond. We blend technology and finance to create innovative solutions that support our customers in fulfilling their funding needs based on their specific requirements.

Company Culture and Benefits

At Finmas, we value personal and professional development, offering you freedom and support to grow. You can choose your preferred hardware (Windows or Mac), enjoy flexible working hours, and up to 30 vacation days, with options to extend your leave by an additional 20 days. We offer attractive benefits, including team events, sports programs, free beverages and snacks, a chance to enjoy our fitness room, special financial products, employee discounts, retirement benefits, and partnerships with daycare centers. Join us and be part of a dynamic team in a modern office near the main train station with the flexibility to work from home.

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