Application Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Application Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY .

Responsibilities :

• Work on re-platforming applications from an on-premises location to cloud based services in AWS Platform
• Quickly understand how the on-prem implementation is working and implement the roadmap to migrate the application to cloud
• Develop products and services on the latest technologies through contributions in requirement analysis, development, enhancements, testing and implementation.
• Effectively leverage open-source components and home-grown frameworks
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Partners with business and peers in the pursuit of solutions that achieve business goals through an agile software development methodology.
• Perform problem analysis, data analysis, reporting, and communication.
• Work with peers across the system to define and implement best practices and standards.
• Develop, modify, extend code to build cloud infrastructure, and automate using CI/CD pipeline.
• Actively participate in code reviews.
• Build robust and secure application and leverage tools to automate verification of the code quality, scan vulnerabilities and address findings.

Required Skills :

• Expert level proficiency with hands-on design and development skills in Java/Scala. Nice to have knowledge of Python programming language.
• Strong technical skill in software engineering in Java EE/Cloud technologies and proficiency in Java 8+ Lambdas, Streams API and functional programming concepts.
• Hands-on experience of building distributed system with micro-services, Spring boot and Spring cloud.
• Expert level skills in SQL queries in databases like Oracle and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience in building/implementing cloud native applications, preferably on AWS platform.
• Expertise in AWS Compute (i.e. AWS Fargate), AWS Storage (S3), AWS Data Integration (preferably Glue), Lambda, Secrets Manager and AWS Core services.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience in Spark and Databricks Workflows
• Solid hands-on containerizing experience leveraging Docker images.
• Good understanding of AWS Identity and Access management, AWS Networking and Logging.
• Proficiency in CI/CD and deployment automation using GITLAB pipeline.
• Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure provisioning tools
• Passion for developing loosely coupled testable applications using automated unit tests, Integration Test, etc.

Preferred Skills :

• Preferable to have a major in Computer Science in the Undergraduate/Graduate
• Computer Science Major preferred

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment. This position is not available for C2C arrangements, and the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship. By applying for a job with SGA, you agree to allow SGA to process your application for this and future opportunities in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Also, to ensure timely processing, you agree to be contacted by our AI recruiter via email, text, or phone. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply, but you can reply STOP to any SMS message to opt-out of texts and may contact SGA at [email protected] to opt-out of AI communications. The choice not to engage with AI will not adversely impact your consideration for placement. AI is not used to make any hiring determinations.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.