Lead Java/kotlin Engineer (f/m/x) – Statements

Lead Kotlin/Java Engineer

Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.

In the Liquidity domain, we help corporate clients run their businesses with less friction and more confidence. Our users range from small companies to global brands you likely interact with every day. Our Statements application gives clients clear, timely insight into their financial activity -delivering accurate account statements and reporting that support smarter cash‑management decisions.

As a Lead Kotlin/Java Engineer, you'll join our Berlin-based development team and take the lead in designing and implementing backend features. You'll also support level‑3 production issues when needed. Your work will be key to delivering the robust, high‑performance backend services that make our Statements application dependable for clients every day.

You love this job but feel you cannot tick 100% of the boxes? Send us your CV anyway!

Your key responsibilities

• Shape features. Work closely with business analysts and product managers to clarify requirements and turn them into clear, actionable engineering tasks.
• Contribute to architecture. Collaborate with architects to evolve system components and strengthen the technical foundation of the Statements application.
• Lead by example. Support and mentor team members, promote solid engineering practices, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Write code. Own features end‑to‑end: design, develop, review, and write unit tests. Document key decisions and APIs.
• Support production. Participate in level‑3 support to keep Statements stable, reliable, and fast.

Your skills and experiences

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, including Spring and solid understanding of concurrency
• Good grasp of algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and at least one major RDBMS; Oracle is a plus
• Comfortable working with Linux and modern SDLC/build tools (Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, JIRA, Jenkins/TeamCity, Artifactory)
• Experience designing features and system‑level architecture in high‑availability, microservice‑based environments
• Practical experience with production support and troubleshooting complex backend systems
• Exposure to Kafka, OpenAPI, or cloud platforms (GCP or similar) is an advantage

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

Emotionally and mentally balanced A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

Physically thriving We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

Socially connected Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Financially secure We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or "Deutschlandticket".

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Sofya Veselkova.