Intermediate Java Engineer

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it's like to trade the world's markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we're digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You'll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.

The Role
Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it`s because they bring the skills, attitude, and experience we're looking we let you do what you are best at Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market-leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we invest in cutting-edge technologies.

The role reports to the Engineering Team Lead, based in Cyprus. Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our work and culture. We truly value this diversity and are excited to welcome someone who is open-minded, adaptable, and enthusiastic about collaborating in a globally connected and inclusive environment.

Your contribution will be vital in ensuring our backend systems deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability. You will lead technical initiatives, drive modern engineering practices, and collaborate across teams to create innovative, data-driven solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Java Engineer passionate about crafting high-quality software in a dynamic environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems using Java.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring low-latency and high-availability in mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with product teams and architects to design robust and scalable backend solutions.
• Implement best practices in development and testing, integrating CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Enhance and optimize database performance and queries for efficient data processing.
• Work in an Agile environment, participating in scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to code reviews, mentoring, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

About You:

• Experience: Strong Java (Core, Multithreading, Concurrency, JVM tuning) experience in high-performance backend applications.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and distributed systems.
• DevOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Soft Skills: Proactive mindset, exceptional communication, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Growth-Oriented: Passionate about tackling challenges, optimizing performance, and learning new technologies.

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden

More about Pepperstone
We're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit  and 

We understand it's important to do due diligence on a prospective employer and see what our team is saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members' experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.

Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

"We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant".

We will be reviewing applications as they come through, so if this is an opportunity that excites you, don't wait. Express your interest by clicking the apply button below as soon as possible.

Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.

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