Senior Java Software Developer with French

Reference 25000L9V

Responsibilities
*Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC)*
acts as a business solutions center for Société Générale, one of the largest European financial groups. We provide high quality professional services in over 35 countries in various business areas - Finance & Accounting, HR, IT and Corporate Operations. Our mission is to be a partner of choice, valued for owning, transforming and innovating with best-in-class talent. IT Filiere is part of the Centre and comprises four Perimeters: Retail Banking, Security and Infrastructure, Internal Support Applications and Investment Banking, with a total of more than 800 IT professionals.

Project Description:

We're looking for a talented Senior Java Software Developer to join us in this thrilling new challenge. You will play an essential role in the innovation and creation process with one of the largest and vital product team of the group. Together we can reshape the digital world of tomorrow.

Specifically, you will be required to:

• Strong understanding of detailed functional specifications and ability to translate them into clear technical specifications.
• Expertise in object-oriented programming with proficiency in Java 8 through Java 17/21.
• Solid experience with Spring Framework including Spring Boot 2/3 , Spring Batch, Spring Data, and Spring Integration.
• Proficient in unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, with knowledge of mocking frameworks like Mockito and PowerMock.
• Familiarity with front-end JavaScript technologies, especially React and , with working knowledge of TypeScript and Redux.
• Experience with RESTful API design and API consumption, including security best practices.
• Understanding and implementation of event-driven development and microservices architecture.
• Skilled in SQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle (level 4), with some exposure to NoSQL databases.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell commands, and basic administration.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Artifactory.
• Familiarity with containerization basics (Docker) and foundational Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, deployments).
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as JMS, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ is a plus.
• Experience with performance testing tools like Gatling and integration testing frameworks such as Karate.
• Good command of software design patterns, UML diagrams (sequence, class, use case, entity relationship), and applicative design principles.
• Ability to provide accurate workload estimations and deliver quality code adhering to best practices and standards.
• Interest and ability to share technical solutions and ideas effectively through verbal communication, writing, and presentations.
• Commitment to compliance with architecture, security, quality, and documentation standards.
• Participation in design and code reviews, automation initiatives, and production supervision.
• Experience working in Agile environments, preferably SCRUM.
• Excellent organizational skills, results-driven mindset, and integrity.
• Innovative, creative, and willing to take risks to drive product development.

Required
Profile required

• Expert in back-end development using Java 8 to Java 17/21 and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot 2/3, Spring Batch).
• Sound understanding of front-end technologies including React and ; familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript.
• Strong adherence to coding best practices, including TDD, BDD, and code coverage tools like Sonar.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and microservices design.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Git, Maven, Artifactory.
• Solid experience with Linux server environments and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle.
• Basic knowledge of Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration concepts.
• Comfortable working with large distributed systems and complex architectures.
• Familiarity with messaging queues (JMS, RabbitMQ) and API security principles.
• Ability to design and document software solutions using UML and design patterns.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Kibana is a plus.
• Knowledge of integration platforms and file transfer protocols (SFTP, TOM protocol) is advantageous.
• English language proficiency at B2 level; French at minimum B1 level.

Why join us
SG GSC is a Great Place to Work certified company. Here, you will find a flexible workplace and culture, autonomy, constant learning opportunities, dynamism, and talented people, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

Plus, you will enjoy all our benefits
:

• competitive compensation & remuneration, including annual performance bonus;
• preventive healthcare plan, and group health & life insurance;
• wide range of flexible benefits within a monthly budget;
• office perks, wellbeing and mental health programs;
• various social benefits and bonuses for personal or family events;
• 9-to-5 workday & flexible (hybrid) work environment;
• additional paid and unpaid time off, including Sabbatical leave;
• learning and growth opportunities based on individual development and career plans;
• unlimited access to various eLearning resources.

Business insight
We are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years, or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful daily and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us

Still hesitating?

We are committed to support accelerating our Group's ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

Diversity and Inclusion
We are an
equal opportunities employer
and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and
promoting all talents
, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.