Technical Leader Java Developer with French

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) acts as a business solution center for Societe Generale, one of the largest European financial groups. If you are looking for a great career opportunity within the IT world, then you are in the right place.

We’re looking for a talented Technical Leader 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.

What you bring to the team:

•Strong understanding of functional specifications with the ability to actively contribute to technical design discussions.

•Proven experience in object-oriented programming using Java (preferably Java 11 or higher).

•Hands-on expertise with the Spring ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot; knowledge of Spring Batch or Spring Data is an advantage.

•Solid experience in unit testing with JUnit and familiarity with mocking frameworks such as Mockito.

•Exposure to front-end technologies including JavaScript, React, or Node.js is beneficial; openness to learning TypeScript and Redux.

•Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs with a good grasp of fundamental security principles.

•Good knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven development.

•Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; knowledge of Oracle or NoSQL databases is a plus.

•Comfortable working in Linux environments and proficient with shell commands.

•Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven; understanding of build and deployment workflows.

•Basic understanding of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes fundamentals (pods, services).

•Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g., JMS, RabbitMQ) is an asset.

•Interest in performance and integration testing tools such as Gatling and Karate.

•Good grasp of software design principles and ability to read and contribute to UML diagrams.

•Ability to estimate development tasks accurately and deliver maintainable, high-quality code following best practices.

•Strong commitment to quality, documentation standards, and security compliance.

•Active participation in code reviews and Agile ceremonies (SCRUM preferred).

•Excellent organizational skills, proactive mindset, and collaborative attitude.

•Proficiency in English and French at minimum B2 level, enabling effective communication within bilingual teams.

•Significant experience in back-end development with Java and Spring Boot.

•Familiarity with front-end frameworks and technologies such as React, Node.js, and JavaScript.

•Understanding of testing methodologies including TDD/BDD; experience with quality tools like Sonar is a plus.

•Exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures.

•Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven.

•Comfortable operating in Linux environments.

•Hands-on experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL.

•Basic knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

•Familiarity with distributed systems and API security best practices.

•Ability to contribute effectively to software design and produce clear documentation.

•Fluency in English and French at B2 level or above.

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. 

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?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

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 ity organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.