Java Consultant
Full Stack Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, Angular & AI)Location: New York, NY | 3 days onsite/weekCore Technologies: Java · Spring Boot · Angular · TypeScript · Microservices · Event-Driven Architecture · Distributed Systems · AI-Assisted DevelopmentWhat You’ll DoOwn end-to-end technical delivery for complex initiatives, from requirements analysis and architecture through implementation, testing, production rollout, and ongoing support.Design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications, APIs, and user interfaces using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular across front-office and post-trade workflows.Develop high-performance distributed systems that process large volumes of business-critical transactions, and lead architecture and design reviews across strategic platforms.Drive modernization of legacy applications toward microservices, event-driven, and modern platform architectures, improving resiliency, scalability, and observability.Apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly across the SDLC, including coding, testing, documentation, code review, troubleshooting, and workflow automation.Translate business needs from Trading, Sales, Operations, Risk, and Compliance into robust technical solutions and deliver strategic and regulatory commitments.Provide technical leadership during production incidents, troubleshoot complex distributed-systems issues, and drive continuous improvement in monitoring and stability.What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.5–8 years of professional software development experience.Extensive hands-on Java development and strong experience building modern web applications with Angular and TypeScript.Proven experience designing and supporting large-scale distributed systems, RESTful services, and microservice architectures.Commitment to engineering excellence, including clean design, high-quality code, automated testing, code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of development practices.Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, software design, relational databases, and SQL.Track record of delivery in Agile environments, with strong analytical skills, clear communication across technical and business audiences, and a strong ownership mindset.Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced front-office environment, balancing delivery speed, system resiliency, production stability, and risk/control awareness.AI-Assisted EngineeringOur team is investing heavily in AI-assisted engineering, and we place particular value on engineers who bring:Applied use of generative AI tools to improve software engineering productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes.Practical experience with prompt engineering and workflow automation that improves engineering effectiveness.Curiosity and a strong willingness to adopt emerging technologies that enhance software engineering.Tech StackBackend: Java 11+, Spring / Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, messaging / event-driven architectures, distributed systemsFrontend: Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, modern UI frameworksEngineering Excellence: Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing & test automation, code review, performance optimizationPreferred QualificationsExperience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:Domain: Structured Products, Equity Derivatives, Front-Office Trading Systems, Lifecycle Management, Trade Processing, Risk Management, Investment Banking TechnologyPlatform: Kafka or similar messaging, containerization & orchestration, cloud platforms, observability & monitoring