Senior Java Developer

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over  2,500 laboratories and business facilities  across 115 countries, supported by a team of  99,500 dedicated professionals  with over 145 years of service excellence.

We are looking for a  Senior Java Engineer  to join our Corporate IT team and contribute to the development and evolution of cloud-based enterprise applications on  Microsoft Azure . In this role, you will work hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with architects, senior engineers, and international teams. You will help design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality backend solutions that support critical corporate processes across SGS globally. This is a  senior individual contributor role  with strong technical ownership and close collaboration with architecture and platform teams. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services using  Java and the  Spring ecosystem  (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security). Build and consume  RESTful APIs , applying  OAuth 2.0  and security best practices. Contribute to  microservices-based architectures  deployed on  Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Participate in  event-driven systems  using  Azure Event Hubs and/or Kafka . Collaborate with frontend developers on applications built with  Angular (19+) . Work with relational databases including  Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, and Oracle . Actively participate in  code reviews , CI/CD pipelines, and  DevSecOps practices . Support production environments, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and  technical debt reduction  activities. Technology Stack Backend:  Java, Spring / Spring Boot / Spring Security Frontend:  Angular Architecture:  Microservices (AKS), Event-driven (Event Hubs / Kafka) Security:  OAuth 2.0 Databases:  Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, Oracle DevOps:  Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, SAST/SCA tools

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience  in Java backend development. Strong experience with  modern Java , Spring Boot, and REST-based architectures. Solid understanding of  cloud-native concepts  and distributed systems. Experience working across the full  SDLC  in Agile environments. Comfortable collaborating in  international, multicultural teams . Fluent in  English  (written and spoken).

Why SGS? Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus. Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents. Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.