Software Engineer – Java / Spring Batch

Company: iKnowHow Group
Location: Hybrid (Office & Remote)

About iKnowHow Group:

iKnowHow Group is a dynamic, international technology company with over 24 years of experience, delivering innovative solutions across Energy, Telecommunications, Banking & Financial Services, and the Public Sector. With specialized subsidiaries in areas like Health and Robotics, iKnowHow blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies.

The Role:

We are seeking a talented and skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Spring Batch to join our team. You will contribute to the delivery of complex, large-scale outsourced projects, designing and developing robust batch applications for data and transaction processing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Spring Batch applications for large-scale data and transaction processing.
• Build and optimize batch jobs for high-volume processing and reconciliation workflows.
• Develop ETL and data transformation pipelines integrated with core banking and enterprise systems.
• Transform business and technical requirements into robust, scalable functionalities.
• Ensure alignment of solutions with architectural standards and client requirements.
• Implement integrations with core banking systems, external payment networks, databases, file-based interfaces, internal enterprise services, and reporting platforms.
• Implement and maintain scheduling, monitoring, restartability, and fault-tolerant mechanisms.
• Participate in the modernization of legacy batch systems into modular, scalable architectures.
• Collaborate closely with architects, analysts, DevOps, and integration teams.
• Support deployment processes and configuration management activities.
• Contribute to performance optimization and troubleshooting of batch execution flows.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
• Solid understanding of batch processing concepts, transaction management, error handling, and restart/recovery mechanisms.
• Experience with performance optimization for high-volume processing.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL).
• Hands-on experience with file processing (CSV, XML, fixed-width formats).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, REST APIs, and integration patterns.
• Understanding of distributed systems and data consistency.
• Experience with scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• Ability to analyze, debug, and enhance existing codebases independently.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka is a plus).

What We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical plan and life insurance for you and your family.
• Continuous training & learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse environment with talented colleagues.