Senior Java Engineer

Fincons Group is an IT business consulting company that has been designing the digital future of leading companies on international markets for 40 years. Fincons Group built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems by building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, supporting clients step by step along their digital transformation journey. Fincons is a multinational with over 2,600 people and several offices worldwide (in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the USA), but above all a Family Company where the founders play a strategic role with commitment and passion, grounding the company in the same principles of a united and caring family.

We firmly believe in the value of cooperation and in the contribution that every idea and intuition can bring. We believe that everyone’s effort can make a difference. Transforming knowledge into a strategic resource is our company mission, and we pursue it with the help of our most strategic asset: our people.

Job Overview

For our Lugano Office in Lugano, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development and relational database modernization projects . This role is significantly more focused on database engineering and modernization than on pure microservices development.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to database migration and modernization initiatives, including analysis of existing structures, redesign of schemas, and adaptation of data models and logic to support modern application architectures
• Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL-based solutions, including queries, stored logic, and database objects, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability across systems
• Develop, integrate, and test Java-based backend solutions, microservices architectures, and REST APIs
• Work closely with Agile teams, providing expert consultation and support to product owners to gather requirements and document solutions that align with business objectives
• Apply best practices in secure coding to ensure all solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with regulatory requirements

What you bring:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree, preferably in computer science or engineering
• 5+ years of experience in software design and development of Java microservices architecture
• Advanced practical skills with Spring Boot, Spring Security and REST APIs developme
• Proven experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, ideally within migration or modernization project
• Solid knowledge of JPA and Hibernate, including entity modeling, query optimization, transaction management, and persistence layer best practices
• Hands-on experience with database integrations, SQL, and event streaming systems like Apache Kafka
• Proficiency in Italian and English is a must
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus

Location and Work Flexibility

• Please note that a fully remote work policy is not offered for this role
• Candidates should be prepared to relocate to Canton Ticino/Switzerland or Italian border areas close to Switzerland (ex. Como)
• Work-from-home days may be possible according to the Client's policy

Do not hesitate and apply now!

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