Senior Java Developer (German Speaking)

About Us

Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world.

Your Mission:

As a Full Stack Java Developer at Hawk, your mission is to contribute to the development of our AI-driven Anti-Money-Laundering platform by implementing scalable, high-quality functionality that drives product success. You'll play a vital role in shaping the platform's future, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of users while embracing our continuous delivery process and taking collective ownership of both code and its operations. Working in a collaborative, inclusive environment, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, grow your skills, and contribute to a product that revolutionizes how financial crime is detected and prevented. Your efforts will have a lasting impact, not only on our platform but also on the global fight against financial crime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the entire feature development process, ensuring seamless integration and performance across all layers of the stack.

• Use your expertise to streamline the development process, ensuring timely and consistent release of new features and updates.

• Promote and implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to foster a culture of excellence and ongoing improvement within the team.

• Develop code that is reliable, efficient, and maintainable, with a strong focus on quality and scalability to meet the needs of our users and stakeholders.

• Develop modular and reusable components that can be leveraged across different projects and features to improve development efficiency and consistency.

• Work closely with operations, sales, and other development team members to ensure that our product meets the needs of all stakeholders and delivers a seamless user experience.

Your Profile:

• BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• 4+ years of experience in delivering always-on code, showcasing your reliability and dedication.

• Rock-solid development experience in Java and front-end technologies such as React.

• Experience with databases (Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL) and/or big-data stacks (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, making you a team player and a keen learner.

• You live agile and lightweight processes and take pride in your craftsmanship as a programmer.

• Experience with Agile and Lean methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.

• Experience in DevOps or Data Science is a plus, bringing additional value to your skill set.

• Fluent English & German communication skills