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# Senior Backend Developer (Java or Kotlin) at DKB Code Factory

- **Company:** DKB Code Factory
- **Location:** Valencia, Spain
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dkbcodefactory/jobs/8105380003

## Job description

Welcome to DKB Code Factory….

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Join DKB Code Factory as a Backend Developer and take on a pivotal role driving the technical excellence and delivery of core backend services. This hybrid position in Valencia offers the chance to grow your leadership skills, own key system domains, and mentor peers within a collaborative, high-impact team.

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- Deliver complex backend features end-to-end with minimal supervision, ensuring high quality and timely completion.
- Mentor and support other developers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing to boost team capability.
- Take ownership of core functions or domain areas within the team and expand influence across multiple teams.
- Lead efforts to improve team processes, including code quality, testing, and documentation standards.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and fellow engineers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
- Serve as a technical expert and informal leader, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.

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- Strong proficiency in the Java/JVM ecosystem.
- Experience building backend applications with Spring Boot.
- Clear motivation to learn and adopt Kotlin as a primary language, with motivation to grow into it quickly.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex backend solutions simply and effectively.
- Solid understanding of performance, security, and maintainability best practices.
- Experience across full software development lifecycle and CI/CD workflows.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Demonstrated willingness to mentor and support team members.
- Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and pragmatic problem-solving.
- Familiarity with Postgres, Kafka, REST APIs, Reactive Programming (Reactor), and monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus is a plus

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Got the feeling not to match every single requirement? Don’t worry! We encourage you to apply anyways, even if your qualifications do not align perfectly. You might still be just the right candidate for us!

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From Morning Daily to Afterwork Drink, team spirit is essential to us. The heart of our togetherness is that we truly are connected with each other: We not only share fun & laughter, but also honest opinions - because that's how we grow: We exchange ideas, give support in our personal development, and celebrate success together! Besides our great community, we also offer numerous other [benefits](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs/valencia#what-we-offer)...

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## About DKB Code Factory

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DKB Code Factory GmbH is the internal innovation and software development arm of Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), building digital banking products for retail and business customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of DKB)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (emerged organically from within DKB)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Software Development / Digital Banking / Fintech
- **Target customers**: B2B (internal teams at DKB, and indirectly DKB’s retail + business customers)
- **Mission**: "To establish DKB as the choice for an irresistible banking experience" by creating intuitive, customer-centric digital products and encouraging experimentation within the DKB group.

## Products & Services
- **Private Banking App & Portal**: Full digital banking experience for retail customers – accounts, credit cards, and trading services. Includes co-branded offerings for partners like Porsche and Hilton (e.g., Miles & More credit card) [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Business Customer Solutions**: Digital loan origination and credit process tools to replace legacy spreadsheets and physical workflows, aiming to accelerate decision-making and reduce risk.
- **Property Management Platform**: Modernization of a 20-year-old platform for managing property accounts, maintenance, and deposit accounts – targeting property managers with a unified, compliant application.
- **Banking Services API Layer**: "Invisible operating system" connecting front-end banking products to the core banking system, providing a stable, well-structured API for seamless product integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Workforce of ~167 employees (as of mid-2024), with +28.6% YoY growth [linkedin.com].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), one of the top 3 direct banks in Germany. Co-branding partners include Porsche and Hilton.
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+28.6% YoY); active hiring (3 open positions as of mid-2024); operating across 5 countries (Germany, Spain, Ethiopia, Poland, Netherlands); investment in modernizing legacy banking infrastructure.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Innovation Incubator Model**: Operates as a dedicated, agile innovation unit inside a major bank, combining startup culture with banking stability and a guaranteed user base.
- **User-Centric Design Focus**: In-house UX/UI, research, and insights teams ensure products are built on real customer data, not just technical requirements.
- **Sustainability Mandate**: 85% of DKB’s funds are reinvested in sustainable products (agriculture, renewable energy, social infrastructure), providing a sense of purpose beyond profit.
- **Accessibility & Inclusion**: Dedicated Accessibility Guild ensures digital products meet the needs of all users, embedding inclusive design as a core practice.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digitalization of Core Banking**: Modernizing 20-year-old platforms and digitizing credit processes to move DKB from legacy systems to modern, API-driven platforms.
- **Cross-Functional Innovation**: Expanding beyond engineering to become a center of excellence for design, research, and agile methodologies.
- **Talent Growth**: Emphasis on continuous learning, hackathons, and knowledge-sharing (e.g., bi-weekly Tech Talks) to keep teams at the cutting edge.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: 89% of employees rate it a great place to work. The atmosphere is described as supportive, experimental, and non-hierarchical, with a strong focus on personal growth and knowledge sharing [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Flexibility**: Fully hybrid – "You choose where you work: office, home office, or both" [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Perks**:
    - Learning budget: up to €1,500/year per person.
    - Home office setup bonus: €500 onboarding budget.
    - Public transport: Additional €50/month tax-free; BVG Deutschlandticket subsidized at 25%.
    - Spendit Card: A benefits card for lifestyle and wellness expenses.
- **Engineering Culture**: Technical roles make up 50% of the company; teams are organized into chapters (Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Pega); focus on "building the RIGHT THING before building the THING RIGHT."
- **Hiring Process** (as per careers page): Initial call → Role-specific task → Team meeting → Interview → Offer. Onboarding includes a welcome box and team introductions [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Diversity**: Public commitment to building a "colourful community" where everyone feels valued regardless of background, nationality, religion, or identity.

## Sources
1. [dkbcodefactory.com - Mission & Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/mission)
2. [dkbcodefactory.com - Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/culture)
3. [dkbcodefactory.com - Products](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/product)
4. [dkbcodefactory.com - Jobs & Perks](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs)
5. [linkedin.com - DKB Code Factory Company Profile](https://de.linkedin.com/company/dkbcodefactory)

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