Senior Fullstack Java Developer

Senior Fullstack Java Developer – Hawk

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Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers worldwide use our technology to improve AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while reducing false positives. We play a vital role in the global fight against money laundering, fraud, and the financing of terrorism, and we offer a culture of trust, support, and passion that allows individuals to grow professionally and make a difference.

As a Senior Full Stack Developer at Hawk, you will architect, build, and evolve our AI-powered anti‑money‑laundering platform. You’ll lead a team of developers, establish coding best practices, and deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions across the full tech stack (Java and React). Your work will directly impact financial crime detection and customer outcomes, requiring strong cross‑functional collaboration and a passion for mission‑critical software.

• Drive the architecture and end‑to‑end delivery of product features, setting the technical direction and ensuring best‑in‑class engineering practices.
• Support and mentor junior and mid‑level developers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical coaching.
• Build scalable and maintainable frontend and backend components using Java and React, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality user experience.
• Partner with Product, Solutions Consulting, and Sales teams to align business priorities with technical implementation.
• Champion agile, continuous integration and deployment workflows, taking shared responsibility for the codebase and its operation in production.
• Create reusable libraries and scalable modules that improve development speed, consistency, and code quality.
• Own testing strategies (unit, integration, performance) to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability.

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related technical field (preferred).
• 6+ years of software development experience, with a strong track record in both backend (Java) and frontend (React) development.
• Solid experience with Postgre
  
  SQL, Elasticsearch, and familiarity with distributed systems or big data stacks (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop).
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and scalable cloud‑based applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), Dev Ops practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with observability tools and application performance monitoring is a plus.
• Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and problem solver with a collaborative mindset.
• Committed to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and team empowerment.

Compensation Range: $140K - $160K

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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