Java Software Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Client Site – Global Investment Bank) Type of Employment: Full time Key Result Areas and Activities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Build responsive front-end interfaces using ReactJS or Angular. Design, deploy, and support cloud solutions using key AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM). Manage data across SQL/NoSQL databases and implement event-driven processing using Kafka. Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Partner with business, technology, and banking stakeholders to ensure delivery quality, working onsite five days a week. Work and Technical Experience Must-Have Skill Set Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, Microservices REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA ReactJS or Angular AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, IAM) SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB/DynamoDB) Git and Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration Kafka or other messaging platforms Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for engaging banking and technology stakeholders Good-to-Have Skill Set AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate) Experience integrating AI/ML services or APIs Banking or Financial Services industry experience Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Exposure to serverless architecture patterns and event-driven design Familiarity with enterprise API gateway and security integration patterns Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (master's degree is a plus) Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and DevOps practices. 5–7 years of hands-on Full Stack Java development experience, including strong AWS cloud services and enterprise application development Qualities: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging executives and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced financial services environment Able to work collaboratively across cross-functional, self-organized teams Adaptable and responsive to evolving platform and stakeholder requirements Able to consult, write, and present persuasively to technical and business audiences Able to iterate based on code reviews, peer feedback, and evolving requirements Able to work effectively with teams and stakeholders across different time zones