Our client, a UK-based digital bank, delivers innovative and accessible financial solutions for today's consumers. Known for its user-friendly platform and customer-centered approach, it helps people manage finances with ease and transparency. Recent expansions into flexible payment options and new services strengthen its role as a leader in the UK's digital banking sector.

The project focuses on automating the client’s manual customer interaction processes using AI-driven solutions and advanced automation tools. By streamlining tasks that currently require significant manual effort, our client aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce workloads, and improve the overall customer experience. This initiative centers on implementing AI-powered and other automated solutions to deliver faster, more accurate service, ultimately boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Joining this team means having the opportunity to build a product from the ground up, working with cutting-edge AI technology to tackle extensive technical challenges. You’ll be part of a team that values input, encourages innovation, and continuously seeks improvement - both in the technology used and in the approaches to collaboration.

We are looking for a specialist based in Lithuania to join our team.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services using Kotlin.
• Implement and maintain microservices architecture, potentially utilizing tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and ensure robust code quality with a strong emphasis on Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks like Kotest or JUnit.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
• Utilize code versioning tools like Git for efficient collaboration.
• Engage in continuous improvement practices and agile methodologies.

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend services.
• Knowledge of Kotlin and its application in a professional environment.
• Proven experience in testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing; experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and testing frameworks like Kotest or JUnit is required.
• Experience with Kotlin-specific frameworks such as Ktor and Coroutines.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Proficient in using code versioning tools like Git.
• Experience with build tools such as Gradle or Maven (Gradle preferred).
• Experience with Docker & Kubernetes.
• Experience with Kafka.
• Strong command of English in both oral and written communication (minimum B2 level).
• Ability to contribute clearly to team discussions.
• Effective team player with the ability to work independently.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Basic knowledge of Python for scripting or automation tasks
• Experience with AWS Connect and/or Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service)
• Familiarity with Salesforce
• Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence and Slack
• Relevant financial/banking services experience, particularly recent experience that aligns closely with industry use cases

• Professional Development:

— Experienced colleagues who are ready to share knowledge;

— The ability to switch projects, and technology stacks, try yourself in different roles;

— More than 150 workplaces for advanced training;

— Study and practice of English: courses and communication with colleagues and clients from different countries;

— Support of speakers who make presentations at conferences and meetings of technology communities;

— Stable income (Employment Contract with taxes allocated to Lithuania)

• The ability to focus on your work: a lack of bureaucracy and micromanagement, and convenient corporate services;

• Friendly atmosphere, concern for the comfort of specialists;

• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Lithuania.

To apply or inquire, please copy the following email address and paste it into your preferred email client: careers.riga@dataart.com