Job Description

We don't have the fame, but we've got the flame. We are a distributed group of specialists within NTT DATA Romania, who make the best out of JVM-based technologies, creativity and business solutions. Referred to as Java Competence Center, we co-create and co-accelerate with key players in any field. Without being limited to any business unit, we demonstrated our deep Java development expertise by delivering SaaS platforms in various domains: Web Applications in e-Commerce, Automotive, Telco, Insurance, Banking and Public sector, even Big Data and scientific applications.

We are looking for candidates to join a strategic project within the financial sector, focused on building and enhancing digital solutions for tax compliance and appeals management.

What you'll be doing

• Development of microservices and integration with the existing platform
• Implement a Java application using Spring Boot on backend side and Angular on frontend side, ensuring seamless compatibility, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Implement data models, APIs, and microservices to integrate with existing systems and databases, enabling seamless data exchange and real-time updates
• Develop algorithms and implement forecasting models to predict production volumes based on historical data, market demand, and other relevant factors
• Create intuitive user interfaces to facilitate data input, visualization, and analysis, enabling production planners to make informed decisions
• Collaborate with the testing team to ensure proper functionality, performance, and reliability of the application, conducting thorough unit and integration testing
• Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, fine-tuning code, and implementing caching mechanisms where applicable
• Document the development process, including design decisions, technical specifications, and user guides, to ensure knowledge transfer and facilitate future maintenance
• Contribute to the integration of Generative AI capabilities (e.g., ChatGPT-based solutions) into enterprise applications
• Support LLM fine-tuning and prompt engineering activities to enhance domain-specific use cases (e.g., automation of business processes, document generation)
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of AI-driven features to improve data processing, decision-making, and user interaction
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring efficient and automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Work with modern development tools and environments (e.g., Java/Spring Boot ecosystem, cloud-native and containerized setups)

What you'll bring along

• A University degree or advanced diploma in a software engineering-related discipline, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Strong application development experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience with frontend-related frameworks and tools such as Angular
• Hands-on experience or strong interest in LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT), prompt engineering, or model fine-tuning is considered a strong advantage
• Basic to solid understanding of Generative AI concepts (GenAI fundamentals)
• Solid experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with unit testing and test automation
• Working experience with Maven or similar build tools
• Experience with messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization frameworks
• Experience with Shell scripting and Git
• Working experience with databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Familiarity with build and deployment automation, including GitHub Actions
• Exposure to cloud-based systems is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Nice to have: good written and understanding skills in German