Java/Kotlin Backend Developer

Backend
3+ years of experience
Limassol

Our team is developing a payment gateway for accepting funds from users on behalf of merchants, as well as sending funds from merchants to users. The system involves storing user payment data and is subject to PCI DSS compliance. It contains multiple integrations with payment systems, providers, and other gateways and processors, including 3DS.

We are looking for a Java/Kotlin Developer who will create new payment integrations for our own homegrown Payments Platform.

Responsibilities

  • Developing new payment integrations and services;
  • Automating and optimizing integration processes;
  • Analyzing external provider documentation, conducting rapid checks, and defining epics and tasks based on Proof of Concept;
  • Participating in the design and development of high-load system architectures;
  • Supporting and improving existing solutions and services;
  • Writing high-quality, test-covered code (unit tests, integration tests);
  • Conducting code reviews;
  • Optimizing system performance and database queries;
  • Analyzing and resolving production incidents and bugs;
  • Processing and resolving requests from technical support and users as part of daily duties;
  • Collaborating with the QA team to ensure the high quality of delivered products;
  • Using AI-tools to accelerate delivery of integration modules and creating internal tools to generate integration code from business requirements;
  • Maintaining technical documentation and writing technical specifications;
  • Assisting in onboarding new developers and ensuring code quality;
  • Defining technical and business epics, preparing tasks, and conducting estimations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial development experience with Kotlin;
  • Experience working with the Spring Framework;
  • Experience developing and integrating payment solutions (billing, payment gateways, and payment processors);
  • Practical experience integrating with external payment providers;
  • Experience designing and optimizing relational databases (MySQL);
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (Redis);
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Codeium, etc.) to improve speed and quality of development;
  • Ability to critically review AI-generated code, ensuring production-ready quality and compliance with company standards;
  • Knowledge of Event Sourcing principles and experience with distributed messaging systems (e.g., Apache Kafka);
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD processes;
  • Solid understanding of microservice architecture;
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical concepts in both Russian and English;
  • English proficiency level B1 or higher.

Will be a plus:

  • Experience with Camunda (creating and supporting processes);
  • Solid understanding of PCI DSS standards, ISO 27001, and other information security methodologies;
  • Practical experience working with AWS;
  • Experience with Jira and GitLab CI/CD;
  • Experience in designing or developing internal tools that automate or accelerate integration development (e.g., generators based on business requirements).

Conditions

We know that great talent deserves great conditions, so here's what you can expect when joining us:

  • EU-based employment contract and a 3-year Cyprus work visa with full support for your relocation and visa processes, including assistance for your family.
  • Full relocation package: flights to Limassol for you and your family, a company-covered apartment for the first month, and full relocation support to make your move smooth and hassle-free.
  • Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments.
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family, a corporate mobile plan (unlimited in Cyprus with roaming included), and interest-free support for car purchases.
  • Mindfulness & well-being support, including psychological assistance with 50% coverage.
  • 50% coverage of school and kindergarten fees for your children.
  • Fully covered sports benefits, and also access to in-house electric scooters and bike rentals, and cycling purchase compensation.
  • Investment in your growth: paid language courses and access to suited-for-you development programs, including conferences, training programs, and coaching to support your professional journey.
  • A culture of recognition: a peer reward program to celebrate your contributions.
  • A fully equipped office in Limassol’s city center, with everything you need for deep work and collaboration.
  • Free catering in the office and an in-house coffee bar with high-quality drinks and a health bar stocked with nutritious snacks.
  • A strong engineering culture: international teams, corporate events, team buildings, and hackathons—because great work happens in great communities.

Recruitment process

  1. HR Interview (45 mins);
  2. Technical Interview (1.5 hours);
  3. Test Task (2-4 hours).

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