Senior Java Developer

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our Corporate IT team and contribute to the development and evolution of cloud-based enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure.

In this role, you will work hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with architects, senior engineers, and international teams. You will help design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality backend solutions that support critical corporate processes across SGS globally.

This is a senior individual contributor role with strong technical ownership and close collaboration with architecture and platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (21+) and the Spring ecosystem (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, applying OAuth 2.0 and security best practices.
• Contribute to microservices-based architectures deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Participate in event-driven systems using Azure Event Hubs and/or Kafka.
• Collaborate with frontend developers on applications built with Angular (19+).
• Work with relational databases including Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Actively participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Support production environments, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and technical debt reduction activities.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Java 21+, Spring / Spring Boot / Spring Security
• Frontend: Angular 19+
• Architecture: Microservices (AKS), Event-driven (Event Hubs / Kafka)
• Security: OAuth 2.0
• Databases: Azure SQL (SQL Server), PostgreSQL, Oracle
• DevOps: Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, SAST/SCA tools
• Nice to have: BPMN (Camunda), Business Rules Engines (Drools)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Strong experience with modern Java, Spring Boot, and REST-based architectures.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native concepts and distributed systems.
• Experience working across the full SDLC in Agile environments.
• Comfortable collaborating in international, multicultural teams.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.

Apply Now:

At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!