Associate Full Stack Java Software Engineer

Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

Department: New Ventures, Business Process & Applications

Workplace: hybrid

Description

We are Qualco Technology, the technology arm of Qualco Group, with over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions to the financial sector. We serve clients in over 30 countries, helping banks and other financial institutions manage credit and loans effectively while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Our advanced software leverages analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to support every stage of the credit and lending lifecycle, remaining at the forefront of fintech innovation.

We are looking for an Associate Full Stack Java Software Engineer to join our Business Process & Applications development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software applications.

Our team consists of Full Stack Developers working with a variety of technologies and delivering solutions for complex business processes and enterprise integrations.

We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic individuals with strong technical foundations, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Full Stack Java Software Engineer at Qualco will include:

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, working closely with experienced developers;
• Develop and maintain Java-based enterprise applications using Spring Framework / Spring Boot;
• Contribute to the development of front-end applications using JavaScript and modern UI frameworks;
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and participate in system integrations;
• Assist in database schema design, SQL query development, and performance optimization;
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following established development standards;
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting;
• Contribute to technical documentation and solution design activities;
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications, including bug fixes and upgrades;
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions;
• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and support the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field;
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in software development;
• Good knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming principles;
• Basic knowledge or hands-on experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot;
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3;
• Basic understanding of front-end frameworks such as React;
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL;
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and client-server architecture;
• Familiarity with Git and build tools such as Maven or Gradle;
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills;
• Willingness to learn new technologies and develop professionally;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Good communication skills in Greek and English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with React and Redux;
• Familiarity with SOAP web services and XML;
• Knowledge of Hibernate / JPA;
• Familiarity with application servers such as Apache Tomcat;
• Exposure to Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud environments;
• Experience with jQuery or other legacy front-end technologies;
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies;
• Previous exposure to BPM, workflow automation, or enterprise integration platforms.

Benefits

Your Life @ Qualco 
This role is a hybrid opportunity in Athens. 

As a #Qmember, you will live out every day in a truly human-centered culture, based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Your performance and commitment to our shared goals will be recognized, and there will be great opportunities to ensure your career growth.
Find out more about #LifeatQualco 👉🏼 qualco.group/life_at_qualco_group 

Your benefits 
Join the #Qteam and enjoy: 

💸 Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs
💻 Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile and data plan
🏢 Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, indoor parking, and company bus
👨‍⚕ Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor
🏝️ Flexible working model, hybrid benefits & home equipment benefits
🤸‍♂️ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room
💡 Career and talent development tools
🎓 Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan
🌱 Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering activities

Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.

Disclaimer: Qualco collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any third parties. For more details on the processing of your personal data during the Recruitment procedure, please be informed in the Recruitment Notice, before the submission of your application.

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