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# Senior Java Backend Developer

- **Company:** BC Forward
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,418.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Airflow, HTML5, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Hibernate (Java), Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reference Data, Release Management, PL-SQL, TypeScript, Workflow Management Systems, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Git, Build Management, Data Lakes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Restful APIs, Terraform, Databricks
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73608110-senior-java-backend-developer

## About the Role

* Core Java - 10+ years.
 * Oracle SQL/PLSQL - 5+ years, with experience writing optimized queries.
 * Python - 5+ years.
 * Hibernate - 5+ years.
 * Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, LLM-based coding) - 1-2 years.
 * Financial domain knowledge.
 * Strong understanding of unit testing concepts.
 * Agile development experience.

Preferred Skills:

 * React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.
 * REST APIs.
 * Snowflake (ELT, performance tuning, security).
 * Databricks/Spark (Delta Lake, structured streaming).
 * Data integration and modeling with MongoDB.
 * Orchestration tools (Airflow, ADF, Cloud Composer), CI/CD, Git, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
 * Cost governance / FinOps for data platforms.
 * Software build and release management and familiarity with development patterns.
 * Experience working across multiple technologies and functional areas.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a record of building scalable, robust applications.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join our team supporting the Product Master Environment (PME), the firm-wide provider of product and pricing reference data used by 400+ applications across Global Markets and Global Wealth & Investment Management. This is a hands-on development role across the full SDLC, focused on building and enhancing business-critical reference data applications., * Analyze business and technical requirements and design solutions for critical components.

 * Design, develop, deliver, and provide post-production support for applications.
 * Collaborate with global technical and business stakeholders.
 * Own and enhance the existing application stack and implement changes across critical reference data applications.


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