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Back End Java Developer

Cluj-Napoca, Romania & Bucharest, Romania
Job Category Technology ID R17896
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Top Employer: 1st place - IT &C. 2nd place - general ranking. Undelucram

MassMutual Romania has been named Top Employer for 2023 by the Undelucram.ro platform in the IT&C industry and also ranked second place as Top Employer of the year for the general market

Overview

MassMutual Romania is a technology partner of MassMutual, a leading financial services company in the U.S., with a legacy of more than 170 years. Established in 2020, the Romanian company is building an in-house team passionate about technology and innovation. We have expertise in software development, data science and a wide range of technologies. With offices in Bucharest and Cluj, and team members across the country, MassMutual Romania develops technological solutions that help MassMutual accelerate its digital capabilities and enable it for the next stage of growth in the digital-first world.

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Mike Makar
Mike MakarHead of MassMutual Romania
“As an employer of choice, MassMutual Romania has a distinction from other IT companies. We are an exciting, ambitious tech company backed by a financial services company with a heavyweight legacy. We are constantly taking calculated risks to evolve to the next stage in our journey, never forgetting to have fun and bring our passion to the table. Our biggest asset is our people, a group of highly driven individuals who thrive in a positive culture where they can always rely on each other to come together as one team.”

Job Description

Job Title: Back End Java Developer

Reporting to: Head of Data Services & Platforms Engineering

Department NameProduct Data Services

Location:  Bucharest, Ro

Key Goal: Responsible for the technical development of Product Designer, a fintech solution focused on managing product data.

Job Description

The Back End Developer will work from our Bucharest office while collaborating with the Global MassMutual teams. The person who will join this role will report to an IT Delivery Manager from Romania.

Do you want to be part of a team that encourages your growth, supports your ambitions and makes it a priority for you to reach your goals? Is helping people part of who you are? At MassMutual Romania, we help millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection and plan. We do this by building trust with our customers by being knowledgeable problem solvers and prioritize their needs above all else. We Live Mutual.

If this sounds like a fit, we’re looking to hire a Back-End Developer to join our team.

The ideal candidate for this role is a hands-on software engineer who can work both independently and as part of a team under the guidance of a Technical Lead. The main responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable back-end solutions for Product Designer.

Responsibilities

The Back-End Developer will play a key role in:

  • Designing and implementing scalable back-end solutions for product data workflows.

  • Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and Back-End Developers to ensure system reliability, security, and maintainability.

  • Collaborating with Front-End Developers to define API contracts and ensure efficient data retrieval.

  • Analyzing existing system capabilities, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing modifications to meet evolving business needs.

  • Document key technical implementations and decisions to support development and system understanding.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset

  • A curious and proactive attitude, with a drive to explore new technologies

  • Ability to questions assumptions and seek a deeper understanding of technical and business challenges

  • Experienced with Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Framework

  • Experienced with NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (DB2, Postgres) databases

  • Experienced with REST and GraphQL API

  • Experienced with build systems: Gradle and Maven

  • Experienced with testing paradigms and technologies (Junit5, Mockito)

  • Knowledge of Spark, EMR and other large scale ETL technologies

  • Knowledge of CI & CD (Git, Jenkins, Artifactory)

  • Experience with AWS Services (S3, EMR, EKS, ALB, etc.)

  • Understanding of OKTA, IAM in AWS and Security implementations.

  • Strong technical acumen in implementing enterprise applications and software integration

  • Strong knowledge of OOP and clean code/clean architecture principles

  • Ability to create clear and structured technical documentation

Education and experience

  • BS/BA required

  • Minimum 5 years as a back-end developer designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining large scale applications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience implementing large scale enterprise solution in J2EE and Data Integration

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Java 17, Spring, Hibernate, AWS Services, Docker/Kubernetes

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in relational and No SQL databases

  • Independent and self-starter with extensive experience in an agile/adaptable environment 

Who We Are – MassMutual Romania

MassMutual Romania is a technology partner of MassMutual, a leading financial services company in the U.S., with a more than 170-year legacy. Established in 2020, the Romanian company is building an in-house team passionate about technology and innovation. We have expertise in software development, data science, and a wide range of technologies. With offices in Bucharest and Cluj, and team members across the country, MassMutual Romania develops technological solutions that help MassMutual deepen its digital capabilities and accelerate its growth in a digital-first world.

MassMutual Romania will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Back End Java Developer at MassMutual Romania? Check out the traits we’re looking for to see if you have the right mix.

  • Trustworthy
  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Curious
  • Open-minded
  • Adaptable

Hiring Process

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Meet with our designated recruiter on a call. You will learn about MassMutual Romania and share more details about yourself and your career goals.

Interview

Meet the hiring manager and one or more members of your future team. Be prepared as this discussion may serve as a technical evaluation of your skills. Ask questions and gather project insight directly from the team. This may take some scheduling effort, but our recruiters will be in constant communication.

Offer

If all goes well, a recruiter will call you to present our offer in detail. You will receive an outlined offer document via e-mail to review and sign. Congratulations!

Hire

If you accept our offer, our recruitment and HR Admin teams will walk you through the necessary steps for employment. We will all be so excited to welcome you to our community!

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Award-Winning Culture

  • We are better together - At MassMutual Romania, we are building an inclusive culture that actively pursues diversity at all levels of the organization.
  • You will help people everyday - Your work will help our customers secure their futures and protect the ones they love. We do this by developing technological solutions that help MassMutual accelerate its digital capabilities and enable it for the next stage of growth in the digital-first world.
  • Your growth is our investment - We support our employees by providing resources, tools and a culture that values their contributions.
  • Your integrity is valued here - Doing the right thing is at the forefront of who we are. We rely on one another and strive to deliver value for our employees, customers and our future.
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How We Work

In MassMutual Romania we value professional and personal development. You are empowered to take ownership of your career progression, be curious, and explore our learning opportunities. Access our learning platforms, pursue trainings and certifications to broaden your skills and advance your career.

Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)

There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community.

Explore some of our offerings below.

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Health Insurance

  • Provides access to over 1.000 partner locations for complete and premium coverage of all medical needs and includes a dental plan.
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Life/Accident Insurance

Financial protection for you and your family to support the most comprehensive plans and secure your loved ones financially.

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Annual Incentive Plan

Bonus plan awarded based on your performance and how much the MassMutual core values and competencies echoed throughout your activity.

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Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

We work hybridly, and our spaces in Bucharest and Cluj are available for collaborative work.

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Growth and Development

We offer full access to learning platforms for all our employees. Additionally, anyone can request access to tailored training or certification courses in line with their profiles and career development.

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Meal Voucher Per Day Worked

Premium card service for the most convenient way to enhance your well-being in an extensive network of partner locations.

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Special Event Allowance

We understand how important it is for families to get together on those unique occasions, for better or worse.

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3d Pillar Private Pension

Completes your income in the retirement years and allows you to make additional investments.

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Extra Vacation Days

We provide employees with ample time off, including annual leave, days for special events, and more.

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Sports Subscriptions

We provide employees with partial reimbursements for memberships to different clubs that encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle (gym, yoga, pilates, squash, dancing, swimming, and others).

Explore our Romania Locations

Bucharest

Located at the heart of the technical university campus, our office in Bucharest benefits from a state of the art architectural concept, designed to provide everyone with a breathtaking view from the 15th floor of the Orhideea Tower. Flooded with natural light and with the benefit of two large open areas, sharing ideas and collaborating with your peers to drive performance will be at the heart of our culture. Quick and convenient access from Grozavesti subway station allows our location to be reachable within 15 minutes from all major hotspots in town. You can indulge yourself with delicious morning coffee in our cafeteria, or you could take a well deserved break in our game room, fitted with a Playstation4, ping-pong table, foosball table and a darts target.

Take a virtual tour of the Bucharest Office

MassMutual Global Business Services Romania SRL
Orhideea Towers, 15th Floor, 15A
Orhideelor Street, District 6, Bucharest
Romania
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Cluj

A short stroll away from Cluj’s old town, our office is located in the newly built Record Park and enjoys natural light on the entire perimeter. With a breath of fresh air coming in every 4 meters, those creative minds will find everything they need in a modern space, fitted with the latest office design apparel. We work hard and we play even harder, in our fun corner, where you will always find the latest FIFA installment on PS4, a foosball table, ping pong table and a darts target. Quick access from “21 December 1989” boulevard makes it very easy to find us.

Take a virtual tour of the Cluj Office

MassMutual Global Business Services Romania SRL
Record Park, 1st Floor,
26 Onisifor Ghibu Street, Cluj-Napoca
Romania
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Why MassMutual Romania?

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