Senior Java Developer - Broker Team
About Team
Our team is responsible for building and evolving API integrations with external brokers. We design and develop broker APIs from the ground up, with a clear goal: make our platform easy to integrate with and attractive for as many partners as possible.
We focus strongly on modern, well-documented, and up-to-date APIs, ensuring high quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Our solutions are used across multiple markets, including Mexico, Australia, and the Baltic countries, which gives our work a truly international scope.
The team is cross-functional and works in Scrum. It includes software developers, testers, a Scrum Master, and a Product Owner. As a Developer, you would play a key role in connecting business needs with technical solutions and shaping APIs that are used by external partners.
Here’s how you’ll put your skills into action
Software Development: Design and build high-quality APIs using Java (8/17/21) and Spring-based technologies, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions that enable seamless integration with external brokers across multiple markets.
Systems Integration: Develop and evolve broker integrations from the ground up, ensuring our platform is easy to connect with and attractive for partners, directly contributing to business growth and market expansion.
Solution Architecture & Microservices: Contribute to the design of modern, service-oriented architectures, applying your knowledge of microservices to create resilient and future-ready systems that can scale with our international operations.
Data Management: Work confidently with SQL databases and Hibernate, ensuring data consistency, performance, and reliability across complex, high-traffic applications.
Modern Engineering Practices: Use tools and environments such as Git, Maven, and TeamCity to support continuous integration and high-quality code delivery, while maintaining clean documentation and coding standards that support long-term maintainability.
Frontend Collaboration & API Usability: Leverage your React experience and API design knowledge to ensure solutions are practical, well-structured, and easy to consume by external partners and internal teams alike.
Communication and language skills: Communicate confidently and clearly in both Polish and English, adapting your language and style to suit diverse audiences. You’ll facilitate collaboration across international teams, ensuring shared understanding and smooth delivery across markets.
We also know that experience counts – and we believe that the following can support your success:
At least 5 years of Java experience (8/17/21), Senior or strong Mid+ level
Deep knowledge of Spring Framework and Hibernate
React experience (sufficient to support discussions with frontend developers)
Experience with large-scale Maven-based applications
Strong SQL and relational database knowledge
Experience in clean REST API design and development
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Knowledge of architectural and design patterns
Experience with Git and TeamCity
Very good English communication skills (written and spoken)
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive attitude
Apache Kafka experience or solid theoretical knowledge will be a benefit.
Hands-on experience with DDD or Hexagonal architecture will be a benefit.
Experience decoupling monolithic applications will be a benefit.
Fintech industry background will be a benefit.
Our hiring approach
As part of our skills-first recruitment process, you will be asked to complete a practical work challenge. This gives you a chance to showcase your skills, your way of thinking, and your problem-solving approach – beyond what’s on a CV.
In the next steps, we’ll focus on getting to know you better through conversations around culture fit and soft skills, to ensure we’re a great match for each other.
Here’s how our team describes our culture
The culture at IPFD is driven by our shared values. People are put first, we accept differences and encourage individuality. Due to our flat business structure, we enjoy collaborating together. Enjoying some good times together is also highly encouraged!
Sounds good? We all think so at IPF Digital.
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