• 10+ years of experience in backend software development, with robust expertise in Java and Spring Boot
• Proven experience designing and delivering micro-services architectures and distributed systems
• Deep understanding of REST API design, OpenAPI (Swagger), and API security (OAuth2, JWT)
• Track record of leading large-scale projects and cross-functional technical efforts
• Deep understanding of security, compliance, and data integrity requirements in fintech applications
• Comfortable with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills