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# Java Developer

- **Company:** SANTANDER, LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, System Configuration, Relational Databases, Microsoft Office, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Domain Driven Design, Code Restructuring, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://santander.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SantanderCareers/job/Madison-Ave-Corp/Senior-Java-Developer_Req1627001

## About the Role

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related
field, or equivalent work experience - Required.

Qualifications:

· 9+ years of hands-on application development experience, with strong
expertise in Java in a distributed system. - Required.

· Advanced proficiency in Java.

· Experience Developing Backend /Front End.

· Proven expertise in modern software paradigms, including:

o Spring Boot, Spring JPA and Rest API's

o Service-oriented and microservices architectures.

o Cloud computing concepts

o Test-driven development (TDD)

o Domain-driven design (DDD)

· Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

· Strong SQL and relational database skills.

· Secure coding methodologies protecting against cyberthreats and
prevents vulnerabilities.

· Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot large-scale, high-
availability systems.

· Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple initiatives and context switch effectively.

· Ability to continuously evaluate existing systems and drive improvements.

· Use of AI tools.

· Commitment to maintaining industry knowledge, standards, and best
practices.

· Curiosity and aptitude for adopting new technologies and collaborating to
deliver custom solutions.

· Experience with performance-critical, scalable systems is highly desirable.

Certifications:

· No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

· Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a
combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

· Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

## Description

The Senior Java Developer serves as a highly experienced, hands-on technical contributor supporting multiple complex application initiatives. This role plays a critical part in the analysis, design, development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise software solutions that support key business units. The Senior Developer operates with a high degree of autonomy, provides deep technical expertise across systems and components, and contributes to architectural decisions and delivery strategy. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, accurate workload estimation, and the ability to clearly communicate and drive solutions for complex technical challenges.

· Act as a senior hands-on developer across multiple complex application
initiatives.

· Lead technical analysis, design, development, and maintenance of
complex software applications and components.

· Provide advanced expertise in troubleshooting complex applications,
system, and performance issues.

· Design, implement, and support system enhancements, refactoring, and
modernization efforts.

· Research, evaluate, and implement solutions for performance monitoring,
tuning, scalability, and system configuration.

· Drive the development and maintenance of automated test suites and
quality assurance practices.

· Contribute significantly to technical design and architectural decisions for
complex projects.

· Accurately estimate effort, identify technical risks, and help plan delivery
milestones.

· Mentor and provide technical guidance to associate and mid-level
developers.

· Partner closely with architects, product owners, and business
stakeholders to achieve key objectives.

· Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous
improvement within the team.