Full Stack Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to design develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications within a complex financial services ecosystem supporting the Australian superannuation domain. The role involves building scalable APIs portals and registry back-end systems as part of a high-performing engineering team based in Colombo.

This position requires strong expertise in Java-based backend development and modern web technologies with a solid understanding of software engineering best practices and delivery in structured development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise applications across APIs portals and backend registry systems
• Build and maintain software solutions aligned with technical and functional specifications
• Deliver robust full stack features using Java and modern web frameworks
• Design and implement REST/SOAP web services
• Contribute to database design optimization and performance tuning
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Troubleshoot debug and resolve production and system issues
• Participate in code reviews with a focus on quality performance and security
• Support client-specific enhancements and technical queries where required
• Work across multiple applications in a dynamic engineering environment

Technical Skills & Experience

• 5 years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring JDBC Tomcat)
• Front-end development experience with HTML CSS/SASS JavaScript (React and/or Aurelia)
• Strong preference for TypeScript experience
• Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP APIs
• Strong SQL skills including indexing query optimization and performance tuning
• Experience with database design and profiling
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and best practices
• Understanding of source control systems (Git)
• Exposure to responsive design and accessibility standards
• Experience working in Java-based web server environments

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the Australian superannuation domain
• Exposure to financial services or accounting concepts
• Experience with Apex product ecosystem (e.g. Acurity platform)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with high attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
• Proactive self-driven and able to work independently
• Effective time management and prioritisation under deadlines
• Comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Methodical and structured approach to engineering challenges