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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Developer - **Company:** SGA Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Logging, Spring Cloud, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, AWS Lambda, Gitlab, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, AWS Fargate, AWS Data Analytics, Functional Programming, Docker, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d629fcbe-1ca4-4bbd-b276-37d4f3b416bc ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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 ., * 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. ## Related Videos - [GitLab CI pipelines for a whole company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/143-gitlab-ci-pipelines-for-a-whole-company) - [Effective Java Strategies and Architectures for Clouds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/186-effective-java-strategies-and-architectures-for-clouds) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)