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Backend Java Developer – Microservices | Cards and Payments

Remote from Spain·Added today (last checked 31 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Salary: Up to €35,000 a year
About €2,200 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote from Spain
Experience: 4+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of experience in backend development with microservices architectures.
Solid experience with Java 11 or higher.
Experience with Spring Boot.
Knowledge and experience with messaging systems: Kafka and/or RabbitMQ.
Functional knowledge of the cards and payment methods business.
Familiarity with concepts of tokenization, card digitization, wallets, and device linking.

Nice to have

Previous experience in Banco Santander projects.
Experience in payment method platforms and bank cards.
Knowledge of tokenization solutions and digital wallets.
Experience in financial and banking environments.

The role

We are looking for a Backend Java Developer specializing in microservices to join a development team within the cards and payment methods area of a major financial institution.

The selected person will participate in the development and evolution of solutions related to digital payment methods, including tokenization functionalities, card digitization, and device linking to wallets.

We are looking for a profile with solid experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot, accustomed to working with microservices architectures and messaging systems.

What you'll do

Develop and maintain backend services based on Java 11 or higher and Spring Boot.
Design and implement microservices following development and architecture best practices.
Participate in the evolution of solutions in the field of cards and payment methods.
Work on functionalities related to tokenization, card digitization, and wallets.
Implement integrations and asynchronous communications using Kafka and/or RabbitMQ.
Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure the quality and correct evolution of the solutions.
Participate in the analysis, incident resolution, and continuous improvement of services.

Location, Salary, Experience and Technologies

Location: Remote
Salary: Up to €35,000 gross per year
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Technologies: Java 11+, Spring Boot, Kafka / RabbitMQ

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500

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Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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