Java/Data Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java/Data Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Rutherford, NJ or Jersey City, NJ., * Deeply hands-on development while leading technical design and implementation of key components of the Market Risk platform.

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for computing market risk & providing analysis capabilities.
• Implement containerized deployment and integrating with modern data platforms such as Snowflake for cloud-based data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time
• Partner with Risk, Model Governance, and Compliance stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately implemented in market risk technology.
• Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient
• Product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad.

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Expert level knowledge of core Java concepts and framework such as Spring Boot, Microservices and well versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Java Full Stack w/ REACT and Large Data Volumes.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Extensive development expertise in building the high scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
• Knowledge of containerized deployments and cloud-native architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps best practices.
• Experience with caching solutions like Pinot, Redis etc.
• Experience with relational and/or document-oriented databases.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
• Ability to translate business and analytical requirements into efficient technical solutions.
• Ability to guide junior staff, influence technical direction, and manage multiple initiatives in parallel.
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience building large-scale, production-grade systems, with demonstrated depth in Java-based backend development and distributed system design.
• Background in financial services, especially within Market Risk or FinTech.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently
• Ability to align technology with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .