Job Description
Senior Java Backend Developer Payments

BAWAG Group is the publicly listed holding company of BAWAG, which, with more than 4 million customers, is one of the largest banks in Austria. As a dynamic employer, we promote talent and drive technological innovation forward at a rapid pace. Flat hierarchies, a flexible working environment, and equal opportunities for our employees are particularly important to us. 

Why work for us?

  • Join a motivated team of engineers that are building the services foundation of our bank.
  • Work in an environment that nurtures and values independence (within a team framework).
  • Apply your experience in APIs and Microservices in a enterprise environment.
  • Opportunity to implement and gain experience in design patterns for various enterprise problems.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams in modern ways of work.
  • Join an organization that supports training and growth of their team members.

Most important Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain clean, efficient, and impactful backend services using Java Spring Boot.
  • Own the solution design and implementation of backend APIs aligned with the company's API strategy and roadmap.
  • Define and contribute to architecture and governance processes ensuring systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
  • Create and enhance reusable frameworks and platforms to streamline and standardize development practices.
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership, guiding project teams, and mentoring developers on best practices, design patterns, and technical solutions.
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve production issues, delivering robust and sustainable solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, proactively advancing technical architecture, quality, templates, archetypes, and development standards to benefit both your team and the broader organization.

5 most important Requirements

  • At least 5 years of professional experience developing in Java.
  • Minimum 3 year of experience specifically working with Java Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
  • Strong foundation in REST API design, development, and implementation.
  • Passionate about technical solution design, with excellent analytical, logical, and structured thinking abilities.
  • Comfortable working independently while effectively collaborating within diverse teams, including DevOps, QA, and Business Analysts.
  • Required technical expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Gradle or Maven, Jenkins, and GIT.
  • Beneficial experience includes knowledge of technologies like Nginx, Istio, Envoy, Azure Kubernetes (AKS), PostgreSQL and GitHub.
  • Solid educational background in software development (university, technical or advanced technical college), or substantial self-taught expertise backed by demonstrable projects and GitHub contributions.
  • Fluent English language skills (B2 to C1 equivalent); proficiency in German is beneficial, as the team itself prefers German, but not mandatory.

 

  • You will spend 50% of your working time in our modern and easily accessible office at Vienna Central Station. 
  • We support your personal development and career planning with an individual and attractive training program. Visit our BAWAG Academy and use our GoodHabitz elearning platform for both your professional and personal growth.
  • In addition, we offer a range of interesting and valuable additional benefits. 

 

For this position, the collective agreement stipulates a minimum annual gross salary of € 50.366,82 on a full-time basis. Depending on your experience and qualifications, we are willing to offer a higher salary. 

Your contact person: Jutta Durstberger +43 6648099822099

We value people.

Would you like to work in a team where good cooperation and diversity are actively practiced? Then you've come to the right place. Equal opportunity is important to us - regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, physical impairment, religion or origin. 


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Senior Java Backend Developer Payments
BAWAG
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Level of Experience:  With work experience
Posting Start Date:  3/6/26

BAWAG Group is the publicly listed holding company of BAWAG, which, with more than 4 million customers, is one of the largest banks in Austria. As a dynamic employer, we promote talent and drive technological innovation forward at a rapid pace. Flat hierarchies, a flexible working environment, and equal opportunities for our employees are particularly important to us. 

Why work for us?

  • Join a motivated team of engineers that are building the services foundation of our bank.
  • Work in an environment that nurtures and values independence (within a team framework).
  • Apply your experience in APIs and Microservices in a enterprise environment.
  • Opportunity to implement and gain experience in design patterns for various enterprise problems.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams in modern ways of work.
  • Join an organization that supports training and growth of their team members.

Most important Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain clean, efficient, and impactful backend services using Java Spring Boot.
  • Own the solution design and implementation of backend APIs aligned with the company's API strategy and roadmap.
  • Define and contribute to architecture and governance processes ensuring systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
  • Create and enhance reusable frameworks and platforms to streamline and standardize development practices.
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership, guiding project teams, and mentoring developers on best practices, design patterns, and technical solutions.
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve production issues, delivering robust and sustainable solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, proactively advancing technical architecture, quality, templates, archetypes, and development standards to benefit both your team and the broader organization.

5 most important Requirements

  • At least 5 years of professional experience developing in Java.
  • Minimum 3 year of experience specifically working with Java Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
  • Strong foundation in REST API design, development, and implementation.
  • Passionate about technical solution design, with excellent analytical, logical, and structured thinking abilities.
  • Comfortable working independently while effectively collaborating within diverse teams, including DevOps, QA, and Business Analysts.
  • Required technical expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Gradle or Maven, Jenkins, and GIT.
  • Beneficial experience includes knowledge of technologies like Nginx, Istio, Envoy, Azure Kubernetes (AKS), PostgreSQL and GitHub.
  • Solid educational background in software development (university, technical or advanced technical college), or substantial self-taught expertise backed by demonstrable projects and GitHub contributions.
  • Fluent English language skills (B2 to C1 equivalent); proficiency in German is beneficial, as the team itself prefers German, but not mandatory.

 

  • You will spend 50% of your working time in our modern and easily accessible office at Vienna Central Station. 
  • We support your personal development and career planning with an individual and attractive training program. Visit our BAWAG Academy and use our GoodHabitz elearning platform for both your professional and personal growth.
  • In addition, we offer a range of interesting and valuable additional benefits. 

 

For this position, the collective agreement stipulates a minimum annual gross salary of € 50.366,82 on a full-time basis. Depending on your experience and qualifications, we are willing to offer a higher salary. 

Your contact person: Jutta Durstberger +43 6648099822099

We value people.

Would you like to work in a team where good cooperation and diversity are actively practiced? Then you've come to the right place. Equal opportunity is important to us - regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, physical impairment, religion or origin. 


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BAWAG
Digital / IT
With work experience
04.03.2026