Java Lead Engineer (f/m/x)

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.

Join the Name List Screening (NLS) team within Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) to build secure, scalable Google Cloud services that support the Bank’s global screening capabilities. As a Java Backend Engineer, you will work with a cross-functional Agile team to modernise critical applications, strengthen monitoring and screening controls, and help protect Deutsche Bank and society from financial crime.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain secure, scalable Java and Spring Boot backend services for AFC applications on Google Cloud.
• Develop cloud-native microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven integrations using clean architecture, Pub/Sub, and resilient design patterns.
• Deploy and operate containerised Java workloads on GKE and Cloud Run, integrating Cloud SQL, Spanner, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
• Automate testing and CI/CD pipelines, including security scanning, deployment, rollback, IAM, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Implement observability, troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, SRE, Data, Product, and QA teams.

Requirements

• Essential: 5+ years of hands-on Java and Spring Boot development experience, with strong knowledge of object-oriented design, concurrency, JVM fundamentals, design patterns, and clean coding practices.
• Essential: Ability to design microservices, RESTful APIs, and synchronous, asynchronous, and event-driven integrations.
• Essential: Hands-on Google Cloud skills across GKE or Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL or Spanner, IAM, Secret Manager, Logging, and Monitoring.
• Essential: Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, relational databases, automated testing, Git, Maven or Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to collaborate in Agile teams, contribute to code reviews and technical refinement, and support production services.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
• 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 with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• Physically thriving we support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive
• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.
• Socially connected: we strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and wellbeing.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, 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.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, up to 3 health days, bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• 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.