Senior Software Engineer
NiumVila do Conde, Portugal
Posted May 27, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Nium is a global leader in real-time cross-border payments, offering a robust infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and businesses to collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. With support for 100 currencies and operations in 220+ markets, Nium provides seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance through regulatory licenses in over 40 countries. The company's growing card issuance business is available in 34 countries, co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.
Job Description
Nium, a global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Malta. You will contribute to designing, building, and maintaining core platforms, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence. This hybrid role requires a strong leader with experience in Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies to shape the future of payment technology.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in designing and building robust, scalable software systems
- Strong passion for engineering and a pragmatic approach to high-quality delivery
- Up to date with current development trends, technologies, and best practices
- Solid understanding of modern software engineering methodologies and delivery processes
- Deep expertise in Java and frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot
- Strong SQL and relational database design skills, including performance tuning and query optimization
- Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with OpenAPI for API documentation
- Comfortable working with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular and React
- Experience or familiarity with tools like MySQL, Kafka, Zookeeper, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Skilled in version control, build configuration, and automation tooling
- Advocate for software quality through automated and manual testing
- Proficient with unit testing frameworks and related tools
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong team player who provides leadership and guidance on key initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance bonuses
- Sales commissions
- Equity for specific roles
- Recognition programs
- Medical coverage
- 24/7 employee assistance program
- Generous vacation programs
- Year-end shut down
- Flexible hybrid working environment
- Role-specific training
- Internal workshops
- Learning stipend
- Company-wide social events
- Team bonding activities
- Happy hours
- Team offsites
