Back End Java Developer

Job Title: Back End Java Developer

Reporting to: Head of Data Services & Platforms Engineering

Department Name: Product Data Services

Location: Bucharest, Ro

Key Goal: Responsible for the technical development of Product Designer, a fintech solution focused on managing product data.

Job Description

The Back End Developer will work from our Bucharest office while collaborating with the Global MassMutual teams. The person who will join this role will report to an IT Delivery Manager from Romania.

Do you want to be part of a team that encourages your growth, supports your ambitions and makes it a priority for you to reach your goals? Is helping people part of who you are? At MassMutual Romania, we help millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection and plan. We do this by building trust with our customers by being knowledgeable problem solvers and prioritize their needs above all else. We Live Mutual.

If this sounds like a fit, we’re looking to hire a Back-End Developer to join our team.

The ideal candidate for this role is a hands-on software engineer who can work both independently and as part of a team under the guidance of a Technical Lead. The main responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable back-end solutions for Product Designer.

Responsibilities

The Back-End Developer will play a key role in:

• Designing and implementing scalable back-end solutions for product data workflows.
• Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and Back-End Developers to ensure system reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborating with Front-End Developers to define API contracts and ensure efficient data retrieval.
• Analyzing existing system capabilities, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing modifications to meet evolving business needs.
• Document key technical implementations and decisions to support development and system understanding.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset
• A curious and proactive attitude, with a drive to explore new technologies
• Ability to questions assumptions and seek a deeper understanding of technical and business challenges
• Experienced with Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Framework
• Experienced with NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (DB2, Postgres) databases
• Experienced with REST and GraphQL API
• Experienced with build systems: Gradle and Maven
• Experienced with testing paradigms and technologies (Junit5, Mockito)
• Knowledge of Spark, EMR and other large scale ETL technologies
• Knowledge of CI & CD (Git, Jenkins, Artifactory)
• Experience with AWS Services (S3, EMR, EKS, ALB, etc.)
• Understanding of OKTA, IAM in AWS and Security implementations.
• Strong technical acumen in implementing enterprise applications and software integration
• Strong knowledge of OOP and clean code/clean architecture principles
• Ability to create clear and structured technical documentation
  
  

Education And Experience

• BS/BA required
• Minimum 5 years as a back-end developer designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining large scale applications
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing large scale enterprise solution in J2EE and Data Integration
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Java 17, Spring, Hibernate, AWS Services, Docker/Kubernetes
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relational and No SQL databases
• Independent and self-starter with extensive experience in an agile/adaptable environment
  
  

Who We Are – MassMutual Romania

MassMutual Romania is a technology partner of MassMutual, a leading financial services company in the U.S., with a more than 170-year legacy. Established in 2020, the Romanian company is building an in-house team passionate about technology and innovation. We have expertise in software development, data science, and a wide range of technologies. With offices in Bucharest and Cluj, and team members across the country, MassMutual Romania develops technological solutions that help MassMutual deepen its digital capabilities and accelerate its growth in a digital-first world.

MassMutual Romania is a technology partner of MassMutual, a leading financial services company in the U.S., with a more than 170-year legacy. Established in 2020, the Romanian company is building an in-house team passionate about technology and innovation. We have expertise in software development, data science, and a wide range of technologies. With offices in Bucharest and Cluj, and team members across the country, MassMutual Romania develops technological solutions that help MassMutual deepen its digital capabilities and accelerate its growth in a digital-first world.