Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain  backend services and APIs  using  Java and Spring Boot  for banking and financial applications.
Build and consume  RESTful APIs  to support web and mobile banking platforms, ensuring security and performance standards.
Implement  business logic, data validation, and transaction handling  aligned with banking requirements.
Work with  relational databases  (PostgreSQL / MySQL) for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization.
Apply  secure coding practices , authentication, and authorization mechanisms in compliance with banking and regulatory standards.
Collaborate closely with  front-end developers, QA, DevOps, and business analysts  to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Participate in  code reviews , debugging, and performance tuning.
Support integration with third-party services and internal systems.
Contribute to documentation and maintain clear technical specifications.
Exposure to  Java, Spring Boot, or Spring MVC  (professional or academic).
Basic understanding of  Docker  and containerized applications  Experience with  Postman  for API testing  Knowledge of  authentication mechanisms  (JWT, OAuth concepts).
Interest in  fintech, digital banking, or blockchain-based systems  (academic projects acceptable)  Bachelor’s degree in  Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field .
Solid understanding of  backend development concepts  (APIs, MVC, layered architecture).
Experience developing  RESTful APIs  (hands-on experience using Django REST Framework or equivalent backend frameworks is acceptable and transferable to Java Spring)  Good knowledge of  SQL and relational databases  (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Familiarity with  Git version control  and collaborative development workflows.
Understanding of  software development lifecycle (SDLC)  and Agile methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a  regulated, security-sensitive environment .