Senior Java Engineer

Luno is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design and implementation of core exchange services as we migrate legacy components into a modern, modular Java-based architecture. The role involves architecture migration, system optimisation, scalable design, collaborative delivery, technical leadership, code quality & governance, continuous improvement, and mentorship.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior or lead-level software engineer
• Deep expertise in large-scale, distributed Java systems
• Strong proficiency with Java, JVM internals, concurrency, performance tuning, and frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) is highly valuable
• Financial systems understanding (trading and exchange systems)
• Computer Science Fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, and global-scale system design)
• Architecture & Technical Change (driving architectural change, re-platforming or migrating legacy systems)
• Leadership & Collaboration (collaboration, leadership, and mentoring skills)
• Customer & Compliance Focus (ability to balance technical design with reliability, compliance, and operational governance)

Benefits

• Remote but reachable work policy
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days leave
• Excellent private medical insurance
• Access to Learnably and additional learning platforms for personal and professional development
• 6 months primary care-giver leave
• Paw-ternity leave for your furry friend
• Annual Inspiration Day in addition to annual leave
• Collaborative, friendly work community with regular social events
• 0 fees up to a certain amount with Luno from the day you start