Java Developer

Upward Talent
New York, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Software Quality Code Review Relational Databases Distributed Systems Enterprise Messaging Systems Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Redis Standard Sql
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SQL Databases GitHub Copilot Caching Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Apache Kafka Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Stream Processing Docker Legacy Systems Microservices

Job description

  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance systems for securities finance automation, including the automated locates platform
  • Build distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring frameworks, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Develop and optimize SQL-based data models and queries for high-volume transactional systems across relational databases
  • Integrate with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, SQS, SNS) and Redis caching solutions for real-time data processing
  • Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services and microservices architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing securities finance workflows and legacy systems
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance code quality and productivity
  • Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to maintain high standards

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of professional Java development experience with deep expertise in Core Java and Spring frameworks
  • Strong proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture patterns
  • Expert-level SQL skills and relational database design experience with MS SQL and/or MySQL
  • Hands-on experience with distributed messaging systems (Kafka, MQ) and AWS messaging services (SQS, SNS)
  • Proven experience with Redis caching and AWS cloud services in production environments
  • Strong understanding of high-performance, scalable system design for financial services or similarly demanding domains
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus

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