Join Us at Closer Consulting! 🚀
Mutual Respect, Empathy, Innovation, and Professional Pride. Do you see yourself within these values?
Founded in 2006 with the mission "To Challenge Complexity", Closer Consulting is a Data Science company specializing in Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. 🌟
Developing projects in diverse industries – Banking, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Retail, Energy, Insurance, and Aviation – we have created an environment where the brightest enquiring minds feel at home. We provide our people with the means, opportunities, and support they need to thrive and innovate. 💡✨
We are seeking a Senior Java professional willing to accept new challenges in our Closer team in a hybrid model in Lisbon. 🌍🏢
This role is pivotal in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions for our Prime Brokerage (Cash & Synthetic) and Stock Loan & Borrowing (SLAB) businesses.
You will be part of a globally distributed team, collaborating with colleagues across key locations to build and enhance a suite of applications that drive our business and client-facing functionalities. The ideal candidate is an expert in modern Java development, passionate about microservices architecture, and committed to automated testing and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot and modern development practices.
* Build and optimize RESTful APIs, messaging systems (Kafka), and event-driven microservices.
* Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through automated testing (JUnit), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring.
* Work closely with stakeholders to analyze business requirements, design solutions, and deliver robust software.
* Collaborate in an Agile (Scrum) environment, using Jira and Confluence for project tracking.
* Contribute to containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) and database solutions (Oracle).
* Stay updated with emerging technologies and advocate for best practices within the team.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Mastery in: Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, REST API design
* Expertise in: Kubernetes/Docker, Kafka, Oracle, Linux
* Nice to Have: Knowledge of Prime Brokerage or SLAB business (or willingness to learn)
* Language Proficiency: Fluent English (written & spoken)
Soft Skills
* Strong communication & collaboration – ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup.
* Self-driven & proactive – comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
* Problem-solving mindset – ability to analyze workflows and optimize processes.
Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge financial technology in a global investment banking environment.
* Opportunity to innovate with modern tech stacks (Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices).
* Be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team within a leading global bank.
Does this role excite you? Let’s discuss how your skills and experience align! 🌟
We believe we are the ones to, by:
* Providing a multidisciplinary Team.
* Giving a home office kit with everything you need to perform remotely.
* Ensuring a career plan alongside professional growth.
* Providing you with a custom training plan.
* Helping you reach happiness.
Oh… and by the way, we also have:
* Several challenging complex projects.
* Stimulating teams and leaders.
* World-class Clients and Partners.
If you believe in this match as much as we do, send us your CV to barbara.jacinto@closer.pt and reach the closer side of life.
Closer is a company that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other personal characteristics.
At Closer, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings, and we believe that it is a fundamental driver for the success we've achieved.