Senior Java/AWS Developer/Finance/Los Angeles LOCAL

Kelly Services Inc.
Los Angeles, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Los Angeles, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Engineering
Code Generation
Continuous Integration
GitHub Copilot
Large Language Models
Backend
Event Driven Architecture
REST
Serverless Computing
Microservices

Job description

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable Java microservices using modern frameworks, TDD, and strong CI/CD practices
  • Build containerized, cloud-native services and support the migration of legacy workloads to AWS (Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, MSK)
  • Apply AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, MCP servers, LLMs) to accelerate development and testing, and to streamline operational automation such as anomaly detection, documentation generation, and automated runbooks
  • Partner directly with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams, translating front office workflows into robust, high-impact technical solutions

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of strong experience with Java and back-end development
  • Familiarity with microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Some exposure to AWS or cloud-native engineering concepts (containers, CI/CD, infrastructure as code)
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, fast-moving mindset

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Interest or experience using AI tools to boost productivity (code generation, test creation, documentation)
  • Exposure to AWS services such as Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, or MSK
  • Experience with TDD and strong CI/CD practices
  • Desire to partner closely with front office and business stakeholders

About the company

Our client, a leading global investment management firm that manages over $2 trillion in assets, is looking to hire a Java Back-End Developer to join their Short Term Desk Technology team on a full time basis. This role focuses on building the next generation of trading and cash management systems using modern Java, cloud-native microservices, and AWS. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and front office trading, using agentic engineering patterns and applied AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, MCP servers, LLMs) to accelerate development and streamline automation. You'll modernize legacy platforms, contribute to a broader AWS cloud migration, and collaborate directly with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams all while owning the full software lifecycle.

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