Unleash innovation in payment architecture — shape the future of financial technology!Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days per week).As a Senior Java Microservices Engineer – Payments and Cloud Infrastructure, you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution. You’ll be instrumental in delivering our client’s Future State Architecture for payment processing, introducing a lean, reusable payment engine that will underpin next-generation payment capabilities. Join a team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and high-impact solutions to revolutionize payment services at speed, low cost, and with exceptional quality.Your main responsibilities:Lead the engineering efforts to develop next-generation payment processing capabilities aligned with the Future State Architecture.Produce high-quality code, surpass quality gates, and develop robust test scripts ensuring reliable software delivery.Focus on delivering highly available and resilient software services that meet business needs.Support the transformation of current payment systems by adopting cloud-based and modern technologies.Set standards for software delivery, exemplifying technical excellence; advise on process improvements.Analyze and resolve complex technical and business issues, providing innovative solutions.Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and secure deployment practices.Conduct feasibility studies, perform detailed system specifications, and guide design and implementation.Review existing and new systems, ensuring operational integrity and compliance with controls and standards.Offer architecture guidance based on best practices and global standards; stay updated on the latest tech trends, including cybersecurity and data regulations.You're ideal for this role if you have:At least 8 years’ experience in software engineering, especially in API design and microservices architecture.Proven expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and distributed systems design.Strong background in back-end development, application security, and middleware technologies.Hands-on knowledge of Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and service mesh technologies.Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger, and OpenTelemetry.Cloud and DevOps exposure, including network configuration, security, and infrastructure sizing in cloud environments.SQL proficiency and familiarity with infrastructure components like Linux, load balancing, and storage.Prior experience working in the financial or payments industry.It is a strong plus if you have:Certifications or experience in cyber security, data privacy, or related standards.Language Required for the role:Fluent in English (verbal and written).Eligibility to work in Europe:Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.#MAKEYourCareerBETTERInterested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.We offer you:ITDS Business Consultants is involved in various, innovative, and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious, and driven people. The offer includes: Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditionsEnhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industryWork on the most strategic projects available in the marketDefine your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several yearsParticipation in Social Events, training, and work in an international environmentAccess to an attractive Medical PackageAccess to Multisport Program #GETREADY Internal job ID #8412 You can report violations in accordance with ITDS’s Whistleblower Procedure available here.