Lead Java Developer

DefineX Team:

DefineX is a next-generation consulting house and venture builder, helping financial institutions shape bold visions and turn them into real-world impact focusing on two core themes: Winning in Tech and Winning in Digital. 

At the heart of everything we do? Our people: DefineXers. A diverse team of consultants, engineers, designers, and strategists driven by purpose and united by a shared ambition: to build what’s next.

We don’t just aim high, we play Larger Than Life. It’s more than a motto. It’s the game we’ve chosen.

If you’re ready to learn fast, think sharp, and solve real problems, this role is for you.

Apply now and #FindYourForward at DefineX.

Your Impact;

• Working on projects to guide teammates in transformation efforts within the scope of innovative banking,
• To support and provide relevant guidance to the team in code structuring, code review, technical design infrastructure;
• Being responsible for the development process of the project from start to end.

What You Bring to the Table:

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics Engineering or other disciplines,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Software Development using Java and JavaScript,
• Full stack development experience in Agile based end-2-end delivery,
• Strong knowledge of OOP, Domain Driven Design,Test Driven Development,
• Experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, JavaScript technologies is must,

• Experience with architectural patterns such as Hexagonal Architecture, CQRS, and the Saga Pattern,

• Experience in designing and developing high-traffic, security-focused systems,

• Knowledge of financial messaging standards such as ISO8583, ISO20022, and SWIFT,

• Hands-on experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and OpenTelemetry, 

• Experience working with RESTful APIs and gRPC,

• Hands-on experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes,

• Familiarity with systems like Redis, Kafka, Oracle, and MongoDB,

• Proficiency in test automation, including unit/integration testing and mock service management,

• Experience in system architecture on cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure,

• Knowledge of Open APIs, PSD2, and card-based payment infrastructures,

• Experience in the consulting domain,

• Experience in project leadership or technical team leadership,

• Fluent in English,
• Eligible to work in Turkey.

Benefits and Perks:

 We highly value: A mentally and physically enabling environment where Best People want to be part of; we always respect and invest in talent to foster team success.  

 Growth and Development: Be part of a growing global team of professionals with training and support to help you grow. 
Every DefineXer has a Growth Coach to accelerate their growth through feedback! 

 Independence and Ownership: Blur in creative and challenging business and technology transformation projects.  

 Time Off: 20 vacation days per annum. 

 We love to Give Back: You will get certain hours a year to volunteer and organize office volunteer programs with local NGOs. 

 Health and Wellness: Competitive private health and life insurance coverage.

Need more convincing that DefineX is a great place to work?

• Follow us on Instagram to take a deep dive into who we really are: IG @teamdefinex!
• Get to know more about our extraordinary minds,
• Also, hear from our tech leaders as they talk about why they love what they do and how the culture at DFX enables them to take part in exciting projects!

At DefineX, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of TeamDefineX! We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. TeamDefineX will advocate for, and provide reasonable accommodations to those applicants requiring them, based on the Turkish Disabilities Act, to ensure equal opportunity in the application process.