Senior Java Developer (Cards)

About Qualysoft

• 25 years of experience in software engineering, established in Vienna, Austria
• Active in Romania since 2007, with office in central Bucharest (Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara 54B)
• Delivering End to End IT Consulting Services - From Team Augmentation and Dedicated Teams to Custom Software Development
• We deliver scalable enterprise systems, intelligent automation frameworks, and digital transformation platforms
• Cross-industry experience by sustaining global players in BSFI (Banking, financial services and insurance), Telecom,Retail & E-commerce, Energy and Utilities, Automotive, Manufacturing, Logitics, High Tech
• Global Presence: Switzerland,Germany,Austria,Sweden,Hungary,Slovakia,Serbia,Romania, and Indonesia
• International team of 500+ software engineers
• Strategic partnerships: Microsoft Cloud Certified Partner, Tricentis Solutions Partner in Test Automation and Test Management, Creatio Exclusive Partner, Doxee Implementation Partner
• Powered by cutting-edge technologies: AI, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, IoT, and Test Automation.
• Project beneficiaries ranging from large-scale enterprises to startups
• Stable growth and revenue increase year over year, a resilient organisation in volatile IT market conditions
• Quality-first mindset, culture of innovation, and long-term client partnerships
• Global and local reach – trusted by key industry players in Europe and the US

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications and services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement REST APIs and integrations using JSON, XML and SOAP where required.
• Contribute to reusable integration capabilities and avoid application‑specific point‑to‑point solutions where a generic service is appropriate.
• Design and implement synchronous, asynchronous and event‑driven interaction patterns based on solution needs.
• Integrate applications using Apache Kafka or equivalent enterprise messaging platforms.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth 2.0, JWT and enterprise access‑management solutions.
• Build automated unit and component tests using JUnit, Mockito or equivalent frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to clean code, security, performance and engineering‑quality standards.
• Containerize applications and support delivery through Docker and OpenShift/Kubernetes‑based platforms.
• Implement logging, metrics and tracing aligned with the organization’s observability standards.
• Identify and resolve scalability, reliability and performance issues during development and testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, API specifications and implementation notes.
• Use enterprise‑approved generative AI tools responsibly to improve development, testing and documentation productivity, while validating all generated output.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on backend development experience with Java.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on development experience with Spring Boot.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing and implementing REST APIs and system‑to‑system integrations.
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience with Oracle Database and SQL; interaction with PL/SQL components is expected where relevant.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with messaging or event‑driven solutions, preferably Apache Kafka.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Proven experience delivering business‑critical enterprise applications through the full software delivery lifecycle.
• Experience in banking, financial services or another highly regulated industry is strongly preferred; minimum 2 years is preferred for candidates presented as banking‑experienced.

Mandatory Cards Domain Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience delivering integrations for card‑processing or card‑management systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on card issuing, card acquiring, card authorization or card transaction processing platforms.
• Proven experience integrating with Visa and/or Mastercard services, interfaces or certification‑related flows.
• Experience with card lifecycle processes including card issuance, activation, renewal, replacement, tokenization or transaction processing.

What We Offer

• Premium medical package
• Lunch Tickets & Pluxee Card
• Bookster subscription
• 13th salary/yearly bonuses
• Enterprise job security with a startup mentality (diverse & engaging environment, international exposure, flat hierarchy) under the stability of a secure multinational
• A supportive culture (we value ownership, autonomy, and healthy work‑life balance) with great colleagues, team events and activities
• Flexible working program and openness to remote work
• Collaborative mindset – employees shape their own benefits, tools, team events and internal practices
• Diverse opportunities in Software Development with international exposure
• Flexibility to choose projects aligned with your career path and technical goals
• Access to leading learning platforms, courses, and certifications (Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, Google Cloud)
• Career growth & learning – mentorship programs, certifications, professional development opportunities, and above‑market salary

*We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.*