Junior Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

We’re WorldFirst, an international payments business helping move money around the world. We became part of Ant Group in 2019, accelerating our mission to create the world’s best platform for international trade by combining WorldFirst’s products with Ant’s solutions aimed at enabling the digitalization of the modern services industry globally.

We have a shared purpose ‘to make it easy to do business anywhere.’ Together, we are advancing our shared aim of bringing innovative, inclusive and affordable services to small and medium-sized businesses and online merchants in the rapidly growing area of cross-border trade. We have operational support teams in 32+ offices around the world, to support our millions of customers globally.

What we’re looking for:

We are a collaborative and forward-thinking team focused on building high-performance applications. We’re now seeking a passionate and driven Junior-Mid Java Developer to join our team and help deliver top-tier software solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and implement Java-based applications with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Write well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing applications, applying fixes and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, etc.) to refine system requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain a high standard of quality and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Solid proficiency in Java and related technologies (e.g., Java SE/EE).
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with version control tools, particularly Git.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Card Issuing Experience: Exposure to card issuing systems, payment processing, or APIs related to transaction and card management would be a significant advantage.
• Nice to have - Familiarity with SofaStack and Oceanbase.

WorldFirst is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people feel that they belong and can reach their full potential. We believe our differences are our strengths and are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining a team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.

In addition, we also provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities during our recruiting process.