Java Programmer – Application Development

Job Title: Java Programmer – Application Development

Job Type

Full-Time / Contract (Renewable)

Location: Kingston, Jamaica

Remote / Hybrid / Onsite (as applicable)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Java Programmer – Application Development to design, develop, and support secure, high-availability applications within a regulated banking environment.
This role is critical to the delivery of core banking, digital banking, payments, and lending platforms where performance, security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance are paramount.

The successful candidate will work closely with business, architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver enterprise-grade banking solutions aligned with strategic and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based banking applications supporting core banking, payments, lending, and customer-facing platforms.
• Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs and integrate with internal systems and third-party banking services.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, audit requirements, and internal control standards.
• Optimize application performance for high-volume, low-latency transaction processing.
• Implement secure coding practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Support application releases, upgrades, and incident resolution, including root-cause analysis.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and information security.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development within banking or financial services environments.
• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher).
• Solid experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot and Hibernate / JPA.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and layered architectures.
• Proven experience developing RESTful web services.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with transaction management and data integrity.
• Experience using Git and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments.

Banking-Specific Experience (Highly Preferred)

• Experience developing or supporting systems related to:
• Core banking platforms
• Payments and transaction processing
• Loans and credit systems
• Digital or internet banking
• Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, SOX, AML, or regulatory reporting is an advantage.
• Experience working in high-availability, mission-critical environments.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of application security and penetration-resistant design.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Professional attitude with a high level of integrity and accountability.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical banking platforms.
• Exposure to complex, high-scale financial systems.
• Collaborative environment with strong engineering and governance standards.
• Competitive compensation and long-term engagement opportunities.