Job Description

You can find our job advertisement in Latvian here / Sludinājums latviešu valodā pieejams šeit: SEB - Vadošais/-ā Java programmētājs/-a | SEB, Rīga

Banking is changing rapidly, and we are proud of our reputation for being entrepreneurial and innovative in the face of change. Our brilliant techies work hard to future-proof SEB’s digital architecture and customer products because it genuinely makes a huge impact for our customers and colleagues. Does this sound like a journey you’d like to be part of?

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to join our Calypso DevSecOps team Calypso is a large-scale capital markets system supporting trading, risk management, and processing of complex financial products. The team is responsible for development, maintenance, user support, and long-term technical evolution of the Calypso platform.

As a Lead Developer, you will take one of the key technical leadership roles in shaping solutions, ensuring architectural quality, and driving delivery across team and tribe boundaries. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, quality assurance, Scrum Master, Product Owner, architects, and other stakeholders across SEB in Riga, Stockholm, and other international locations.

You will operate in an Agile environment with a strong focus on system stability, security, maintainability, and continuous improvement. Beyond hands-on development, this role requires proactive decision-making, technical ownership, and contribution to SEB’s broader technology and architecture roadmap.

You will be responsible for

• Taking technical responsibility for design, development, and maintenance of complex IT solutions within the Calypso domain
• Building and evolving high‑complexity systems with clear, maintainable, and testable architecture (backend and frontend where applicable)
• Acting as a go-to technical expert within the team and at tribe / department level
• Ensuring alignment with architectural principles, secure development practices, and SEB technology standards
• Driving and contributing to technical roadmaps, architectural enablers, and long‑term solution evolution
• Actively participating in planning, PI activities, and follow‑ups to secure expected deliveries (quality, time, cost)
• Coaching and supporting developers, sharing best practices, and raising overall technical maturity of the team
• Proactively identifying improvement and automation opportunities related to solutions, delivery, IT security, and Ways of Working
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into sustainable technical solutions
• Taking responsibility for own competence development and actively promoting modern tools, practices, and engineering excellence

To thrive in this role, we believe you have

• Extensive hands‑on experience as a senior Java developer or solution developer working with complex enterprise systems
• Proven ability to design, explain, and evolve detailed architecture across multiple systems
• Strong experience in CI/CD practices, modern development toolchains, and automated quality controls
• Experience acting as a technical leader in Agile teams, including guiding others and leading cross‑team initiatives
• Solid understanding of secure development principles, system stability, performance, and operational excellence
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, domains, and managerial levels, always with SEB’s best interest in mind
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum / SAFe) and participating in planning and large‑scale delivery cadences
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English, as work execution and collaboration are international
• Interest in financial services and capital markets systems (prior experience is a strong advantage)

Experience in Technology areas

• Backend development: Java, Spring Boot
• Messaging & integration: ActiveMQ, IBM MQ, Kafka
• Data storage: Oracle Database
• Version control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions
• Automation & configuration: Ansible
• Operating systems: Linux

Monthly salary range indicated for this position is before tax deduction. The offer for final candidate* will depend on experience and competences of the candidate for the required job.
Do you want to be a part of SEB? Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.
Please apply via “Apply” option. Send brief description of yourself and how you can contribute, together with your CV. Since we select candidates continuously you may already send in your application today, but last day of application is 0805.2026.
Learn more about working at SEB here: sebgroup.com/career
* Candidate must meet the requirements of Article 34.5 of the Credit Institution Law.
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.
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