Associate Java Developer – Global Transaction Banking

Join to apply for the Associate Java Developer – Global Transaction Banking (Payments & Cash Management) role at Societe Generale Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices (Spring Boot preferred). Implement and integrate REST APIs and services communicating via messaging queues (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka). Participate in design and architecture discussions for new services and system integrations. Contribute to DevOps automation using Python (e.g., Infrastructure as Code with PyInfra). Deploy and manage services in Docker and Kubernetes environments. Work with PostgreSQL databases and ensure efficient data handling. Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Provide production support, including participation in an on‑call rotation (with compensated time off). Collaborate with stakeholders (Business Analysts, Product Owners, Management) to ensure alignment and delivery. Maintain high standards of code quality, version control (Git mastery required), and documentation. Required Skills Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot experience is a plus). Solid understanding of Unix/Linux environments. Perfect mastery of Git for version control. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments. Familiarity with messaging systems (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka). Knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. Ability to analyze requirements and deliver robust solutions. Good communication skills in English for stakeholder interaction. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Preferred Skills Experience with Python for DevOps tasks (PyInfra library). Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools. Exposure to banking or payment systems (nice to have). Behavioral Skills Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority. Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results. Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple. Innovation - Change management: I support change. Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities. Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge. Business Insight At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: for more information. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Check out our DE&I initiatives: Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know. Department Description We are looking for an Associate-level Java Developer to join our IT team for Global Transaction Banking (GTB) in Hong Kong. You will work on critical payment and cash management systems, contributing to our major IT transformation project in China, where we are replacing the existing core banking system (Finacle) with Temenos Transact. This role offers exposure to modern microservices architecture, API development, and integration with messaging systems, while requiring strong autonomy and collaboration skills. Diversity and Inclusion We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Financial Services and Investment Banking Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR #J-18808-Ljbffr