Trading Java Developer

Job Title: Trading Java Developer Duration: 18 Month W2 Contract Location: Jersey City, NJ Required Pay Scale: $60-$68/hour ***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates*** Java Developer – Trading Platform ModernizationJob OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Java Developer with 7–10 years of hands-on experience building scalable enterprise applications within financial services environments. This role will focus on modernizing a large-scale trading platform by designing and developing microservices, REST APIs, and modern backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working on high-performance, distributed enterprise systems, preferably within trading, capital markets, or financial platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot Build microservices and RESTful APIs from scratch for enterprise trading and financial systems Modernize legacy trading platforms and enterprise applications into cloud-ready, service-oriented architectures Work on high-throughput, low-latency systems supporting trading workflows and financial transactions Collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to define technical solutions and modernization strategies Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security across distributed systems Participate in system design, code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support activities Contribute to CI/CD, DevOps, and automation initiatives supporting enterprise delivery pipelines Required Skills & Qualifications 7–10 years of hands-on Java development experience Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring-based microservices architecture Proven experience developing REST APIs and distributed services from scratch Enterprise-level experience within Financial Services, Trading, Banking, or Capital Markets environments Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications or trading platforms Strong understanding of scalable system design, multithreading, and distributed systems Experience with relational databases and messaging/event-driven architectures Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with Kafka or other messaging technologies Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Understanding of trading systems, order management, market data, or financial transaction processing Nice to Have Experience working on low-latency or high-frequency trading systems Exposure to cloud modernization initiatives Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600 At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage) 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)