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Java Developer

Remote, Madrid·Added today (last checked 16 Oct)

UST

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Overview

Payments
12 or 14 salary payments a year
Work mode
Remote (Madrid)
Benefits
Flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

What do we expect from you?
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Java development and API design/building.
Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Solid knowledge of software design patterns and SOLID principles.
Experience with:
Unit Testing
API Testing
Acceptance Testing
Load Testing
Knowledge of Microservices Architecture (MSA) and/or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Experience with event-driven architectures.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs.
Experience with Maven and/or Gradle.
Experience using Jenkins for CI/CD.
Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum or SAFe.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice to have

Nice to Have
Experience in highly regulated industries, especially banking or financial services.
Experience with AWS cloud services.
Docker knowledge.
Experience with AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, and other serverless technologies.
Experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development).
AWS Certifications.
Key Technologies
Java
REST APIs
Microservices
AWS
AWS Lambda
AWS Fargate
Jenkins
Docker
Maven / Gradle
API Testing
Design Patterns
BDD / TDD
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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What can we offer?
23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!
Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurances).
`Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Health Care Plan...)
Free access to several training platforms
Professional stability and career plans
UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.
The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.
Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime...)
UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts

The role

What we look for?
We are looking for a Java Engineer to join a project with a global financial services leader specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts. The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering, thrives in a DevOps culture, and has strong experience building scalable API-based solutions within distributed architectures.

What you'll do

Main tasks and accountabilities will be:
Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable software solutions.
Build, own, and support applications following a DevOps approach ("you build it, you own it, you run it").
Ensure the stability, performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Participate throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including development, testing, code reviews, and occasional QA activities.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Contribute to the achievement of product goals and business objectives defined by Product Management.
Drive innovation within the team and actively contribute to technical improvements and best practices.
Support and maintain distributed and event-driven systems.

How you'll work

Work Location
100% remote work (Spain)

Work Schedule
Business hours.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Learning about who you are

    With recruitment team

    Conversation about your background and experience; for some roles, a sense of your technical proficiency.

  2. Understanding what makes you tick

    What motivates you, your working style and personality, and whether you would thrive in UST and client team dynamics.

  3. Final interview

    With future peers, sometimes leadership or the client

    Informal chat with your future peers about team fit; depending on the role, members of the leadership team or the client may join.

  • UST replies within 24 hours of the final interview.
  • Timing depends on everyone's availability.

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation and IT services company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, UST partners with major corporations across industries such as banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing to deliver technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and application development. The company has a strong global footprint with delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

In Spain, UST has a significant presence in Málaga, where it operates a technology and innovation hub. The Málaga office is a key delivery center for European clients, offering roles in software engineering, data, and digital services. UST is known for its collaborative culture and investment in employee development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem.

Industry
Technology
Founded
1999
Employees
30,000
Headquarters
Alameda, USA
In Spain
Málaga
Website
ust.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • UST's Málaga office is part of a growing tech hub in southern Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle with lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
  • The company provides visa and relocation support for international hires, as part of its global mobility programs.
  • UST emphasizes continuous learning and offers certifications and training in cloud, data, and engineering.
  • Málaga has a growing international community and is well-connected by air to major European cities, making it easy for expats to travel.
  • UST has a diverse workforce with employees from many nationalities, and English is commonly used in the Málaga office.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are looking for the very Top Talent...and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!
More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer and Great Place to Work company with over 35.000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.

Additional information

If you would like to know more, don't hesitate to apply and we'll get in touch to fill you in detail. We are waiting for you!
In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.

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