Senior Java Developer

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

• 5+ years of experience in Java backend development (Java 11+).
• Strong knowledge of REST, HTTPS, microservices and messaging (MQ).
• Experience with SQL and at least one mainstream database (Postgres, Sybase or similar).
• Experience owning or leading delivery of Java‑based modules or services.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Very good communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle pressure.
• Curiosity, proactiveness and continuous learning mindset.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in production environments.
• Experience with Agile development and CI/CD.
• Domain knowledge in financial systems: trade lifecycle, post‑trade, FX.

• Design and develop backend services and microservices in Java.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and distributed system components.
• Develop high‑availability, high‑performance solutions supporting trading workflows.
• Integrate with internal platforms and support end‑to‑end transaction lifecycle.
• Optimize system performance, stability and scalability.
• Collaborate with global engineering and business teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives and daily stand‑ups.