Java Software Engineer

About the Opportunity

Join an established financial services organization’s application development team, helping modernize critical operations systems by migrating legacy applications to a modern, distributed architecture. This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications using modern Java technologies while contributing across the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, and production support.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Java developer with experience in financial services, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications using Java and modern development frameworks.
• Contribute to the migration of legacy systems to modern, distributed platforms.
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.
• Participate in requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, and production support.
• Work within UNIX/Linux environments, leveraging scripting to support development, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Help ensure application performance, reliability, and maintainability across enterprise systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Previous experience within financial services; specific financial products or domain expertise are not required.
• Strong experience working in UNIX/Linux environments.
• Experience with Shell and/or Perl scripting for development and automation.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of enterprise Java technologies, including Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with internal business stakeholders.

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Base Salary: $150,000–$160,000, with potential flexibility for the right candidate.
• Schedule: Hybrid, three days per week in the office.