Software Engineer

Careers at XTB

A career with impact

XTB is a global fintech and investing platform helping people access financial markets through intuitive technology, education, and support. We’re building a team that values ambition, clarity, and practical execution — while creating opportunities to do meaningful work at scale.

📈 Purposeful work

Help build products and experiences that support millions of investors in making smarter financial decisions.

⚡ Fast-moving

Work in teams that move quickly, solve real challenges, and deliver practical outcomes.

🤝 Strong teams

Collaborate with talented people across product, engineering, operations, and more.

📌 Job Summary (External Description)

Software Engineer (Java) – Defence

We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to support a Defence-sector programme delivering secure, safety-critical software systems. You will contribute across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring solutions meet industry standards for reliability, safety, and security.

This role offers exposure to high-integrity systems and the opportunity to work within agile, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain integrated Java software systems

Collaborate with Systems Engineers and Architects on high-level designs

Contribute to SCRUM ceremonies and sprint planning

Ensure compliance with configuration management and change control processes

Deliver clean, maintainable, and cost-effective code

Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

🛠 Essential Skills (Tag these for Talent Matching)

Java (Advanced)

Object-Oriented Design Principles

Configuration Management

Change Control Processes

Continuous Integration (Jenkins)

Agile / SCRUM

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Clean Code / Code Quality Standards

⭐ Desired Skills (Tag as Secondary / Nice-to-Have)

Spring Framework

Apache Camel

JPA / Hibernate

React / JavaScript

Web Services (REST/SOAP)

SQL & Relational Databases

ESRI or Luciad

Automated Testing Tools

Military / Defence Software

HCI / UX Awareness

🎓 Qualifications

BEng/BSc (Hons) in Computing or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Eligible for SC Clearance (Required)

Why join XTB

Be part of a fast-growing global fintech company.

Work on products with real impact for millions of users.

Grow your career alongside ambitious and collaborative teams.

What to expect

We offer opportunities across a wide range of teams and disciplines. Whether you're technical, operational, or customer-focused, you’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful work in a growing international business.

Ready to join XTB?

Apply now and take the next step in your career with a company shaping the future of investing.

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