Senior Java Developer for Digital Assistant (Kate)

KBC Global Services is the engine behind KBC Group – a leading bank-insurance group with over 45,000 talented employees serving more than 12 million clients across Europe. Since 2021, we have been supporting the digital transformation of KBC Group providing software development, QA, AI and other IT solutions working on a wide range of projects combining classical IT with digital banking.

Since our KATE Digital Assistant has set foot in Eastern Europe, we are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our team and contribute to her development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java, as well as experience with the Spring Framework and cloud technologies, particularly with AWS.

All of us love to travel, and so does KATE. Not only is KATE growing steadily, but she has now expanded to four different countries in Eastern Europe. And guess what? You can be the one that helps us developer her further. And who knows, maybe together we will visit even more countries.

Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Design, build, and maintain high-performing, scalable, and reliable Java applications.
• Software Solutions Creation: Leverage Spring Framework and Java 17 to craft and implement robust software solutions.
• Cloud Management: Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud-based applications on AWS, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Container Management: Work with Kubernetes and Docker for effective container orchestration and management.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, employing agile methodologies and modern version control systems for seamless development cycles.
• Database Management: Design, deploy, and manage database systems, both relational (like PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB).
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Java and related technologies, ensuring that our technology stack remains updated.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience with Java.
• Proficient understanding of Maven and JMS.
• Experience with API development and management.
• Strong knowledge of database systems both relational and NoSQL.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in application development.
• Experience with GIT, especially with GitHub Enterprise, as a version control tool.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Deep understanding and experience with Microservices architecture.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD best practices.

Nice to have: 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EKS, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch, X-Ray, Lambda, and more.
• Skills in Python, Shell scripting, combined with a solid understanding of networking and core internet protocols.  

Being part of KBC, you will enjoy plenty of benefits:

• Work-Life balance: 25-day annual paid holiday.
• Regular team buildings and company parties.
• Personal Care: Additional medical insurance and pension plan.
• Fully covered Multisport card.
• An international and highly diverse work atmosphere.
• Hybrid way of working: flexible working time with home-office option.
• Career growth and development: Leadership Development Program, Internal Academies encouraging internal rotations, a wide range of trainings and free access to several learning platforms, language courses and more.
• Preferential terms for banking and insurance products & services offered by KBC Group companies in Bulgaria (loans rates, life and non-life insurance, etc.)
• Spot Awards to make you shine: Employee of the month, Employee of the Year, Exceptional achievements and others.
• Referral program: recommend a friend to a job and get a bonus.
• Other remarkable benefits: Marriage and Childbirth bonuses, paid Volunteer Day, many discounted offers from various providers.

Why Join Us?

We offer an inclusive, high-energy environment where you can develop your skills, collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry, and contribute to a pioneering project in the AI landscape.

If this sounds like the right challenge for you, apply today!

Join. Create. Innovate with us!