Job Title: Senior Java Engineer (Payments / SWIFT)Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)Employment Type: Full-time About the Role Our client, a well-established organization in thefinancial services and payments domain, is seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineerto join their engineering team in Dublin.
This role is ideal for professionals with strong Java backend expertiseandhands-on SWIFT integration experience, particularly withincross-border payment systems.
Candidates based across Europe or the UKholding avalid European or British passportare encouraged to apply and must bewilling to relocate to Ireland.
Key Responsibilities Design and develop payment processing services with a focus on SWIFT MT/MX message flows .
Configure and manage SWIFT endpoints, connectivity, and integration layers.
Build robust and scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and Hibernate .
Implement CQRS and event-driven components using AXON SDK .
Collaborate with product, architecture, and compliance teams to enhance cross-border payment capabilities.
Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and system performance optimization.
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to platform stability and resilience initiatives.
Mandatory Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience as a backend Java engineer .
Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Maven .
Mandatory: Hands-on experience with SWIFT integration, including endpoint configuration and message flow setup.
Solid understanding of cross-border payment processing, settlement, and regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of ISO MX) and SWIFT MT messaging standards.
Preferred Skills Experience with AXON SDK for event sourcing and CQRS.
Familiarity with Synapse Prism or similar integration frameworks.
Exposure to cloud-native architectures, Docker, and Kubernetes .
Prior experience working within financial services or payments platforms Why Join This Opportunity?Work on mission-critical payment systems in a highly regulated global environment.
Competitive compensation package with a hybrid work model .
Relocation opportunity to Ireland's growing fintech ecosystem .
Exposure to modern technologies, complex integrations, and high-impact systems.
Application Process I look forward to receiving your application Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process.
We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.
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