Senior Java Developer

Santander

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Work type
On-site
Location
Madison Ave Corp
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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About Santander

Santander is one of the world''s largest banks headquartered in Spain, providing retail, commercial, and investment banking services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

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TL;DR · Senior Java Developer

The Senior Java Developer serves as a highly experienced, hands-on technical contributor supporting multiple complex application initiatives within the financial services industry. This role involves leading the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software solutions, including system enhancements, refactoring, and modernization efforts. The developer will troubleshoot performance issues, manage automated test suites, and contribute to architectural decisions for high-availability systems. Key technical requirements include 9+ years of experience with Java in distributed systems, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and REST APIs. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in microservices architectures, cloud computing, Test-driven development, Domain-driven design, and SQL. Additionally, the role requires expertise in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, secure coding methodologies, and the use of AI tools to solve complex technical challenges and maintain scalable systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical analysis, design, development, and maintenance of complex software applications and components.
  • Provide advanced expertise in troubleshooting complex applications, system performance issues, and cyberthreat vulnerabilities.
  • Design, implement, and support system enhancements, refactoring, and modernization efforts.
  • Research and implement solutions for performance monitoring, tuning, scalability, and system configuration.
  • Drive the development and maintenance of automated test suites and quality assurance practices.
  • Contribute to technical design and architectural decisions for complex projects and delivery strategies.
  • Accurately estimate effort, identify technical risks, and plan delivery milestones for multiple initiatives.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to associate and mid-level developers on engineering best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 9+ years of hands-on application development experience with strong expertise in Java in a distributed system.
  • Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Rest APIs.
  • Proven expertise in microservices architectures, cloud computing concepts, Test-driven development (TDD), and Domain-driven design (DDD).
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and strong SQL and relational database skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot large-scale, high-availability systems using secure coding methodologies.
  • Experience with performance-critical, scalable systems (preferred).
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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