Java Software Engineer

Location:Jersey City, NJ (Client Site – Global Investment Bank)Type of Employment: Full timeKey Result Areas and ActivitiesDesign, 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 ExperienceMust-Have Skill SetJava 8+/11+, Spring Boot, MicroservicesREST APIs, Hibernate/JPAReactJS or AngularAWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, IAM)SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB/DynamoDB)Git and Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelinesDocker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestrationKafka or other messaging platformsExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for engaging banking and technology stakeholdersGood-to-Have Skill SetAWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate)Experience integrating AI/ML services or APIsBanking or Financial Services industry experienceExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)Exposure to serverless architecture patterns and event-driven designFamiliarity with enterprise API gateway and security integration patternsQualification: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 stakeholdersComfortable working onsite in a fast-paced financial services environmentAble to work collaboratively across cross-functional, self-organized teamsAdaptable and responsive to evolving platform and stakeholder requirementsAble to consult, write, and present persuasively to technical and business audiencesAble to iterate based on code reviews, peer feedback, and evolving requirementsAble to work effectively with teams and stakeholders across different time zones