Senior Software Engineer (Java/Azure/AI) (m/f/x)

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Azure/AI) (m/f/x)

Location: Vienna, Austria / Remote

Start Date: 01 October 2026

Contract Duration: Until end of 2026, with strong potential for extension throughout 2027

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Java development and a passion for leveraging AI in software engineering. This role combines hands-on software development with technical analysis, architecture design, and close collaboration with business stakeholders.

You will join a dynamic team within the financial services sector, helping to develop and enhance modern applications while utilizing AI-powered development tools to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Java and Spring within a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Design and optimize backend services with a focus on reliability, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and similar technologies to accelerate software delivery and support rapid prototyping.
• Design APIs, integrations, interfaces, and event-driven architectures.
• Contribute to the automation of testing, integration, and deployment processes through modern CI/CD practices.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Support Product Owners by providing technical guidance and clarifying system capabilities and constraints.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, testers, DevOps specialists, and other stakeholders within an agile international team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Several years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Java
• Spring Framework
• SQL
• REST APIs
• Maven
• Experience with modern frontend technologies such as:
• React
• Angular
• or similar frameworks
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, integrations, and modern development practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Fluent German is mandatory due to close collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Good English skills are desirable.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience using AI tools within the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Experience building prototypes and proof-of-concepts using AI-assisted development.
• Experience working within agile environments and cross-functional teams.