Junior Backend Engineer

Job Description:

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable core application modules and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Actively participate in technical design discussions, requirement gathering, and sprint planning meetings with product owners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our technical infrastructure, including continuous integration (CI) and automated deployment pipelines.
• Break down complex tasks, provide accurate estimations, and manage individual work streams effectively.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior team members.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve software defects, ensuring high-quality and reliable application performance.
• Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API contracts, and operational guides.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and evolution of existing applications, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to security standards.

Skills:

• 3-4+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with core Java concepts and principles, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Proficiency with the Spring Boot framework and related Spring ecosystem components.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and best practices for building maintainable, scalable, and resilient applications.
• Familiarity with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles and Web Services (REST/SOAP).
• Understanding of logging frameworks, exception handling, and debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Git).
• Experience with continuous integration tools like Maven, TeamCity, Jenkins, or Artifactory.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Spring Security and JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
• Understanding of security protocols (SSL, TLS, certificate handling).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. GCP).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Well-being & Benefits:

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you in managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-ups.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• Hybrid working model with 40% remote work.
• Options for flexible working hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you in meeting personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.