Looking for Java Market Data Developer in NYC OR Jersey City Hybrid :: NO H1B OR OPT

Job Title: Java Market Data Developer (Consultant) Location: NYC or Jersey City (Hybrid) Duration : 1 Year+Interview: WebEx and In-personCANDIDATES MUST HAVE RECENT EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING MARKET DATA FEED API’S. – DO NOT SEND ME JAVA DEVELOPERS WHO DO NOT HAVE RECENT CAPITAL MARKETS/MARKET FEED (BLOOMBERG/LSEG) API DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE. CANDIDATES CAN BE DEVELOPING MARKET DATA FEEDS IN C++ OR JAVA. RATE IS FLEXIBLE AND I WANT TO SEE ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. **** CANDIDATES MUST HAVE RECENT LOCAL PROJECTS IN THE NYC/NJ AREA. – NO RELOCATION. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE GOOD TENURE AND/OR LONG PROJECTS.*** Experience required on a resume and for submittal:1. How many years working with: Java Developer2. How many years working with: Market Data Development3. How many years working with: Vendor market data APIs (Bloomberg B-Pipe, Refinitiv Elektron, etc.)4. How many years working with: Real-time streaming and messaging technologies (Kafka, Solace, Tibco, etc.)Job Description: Bank of America is seeking a hands-on Java Market Data Developer to support its Market Data Engineering and Development team, focused on building and enhancing real-time data platforms and integrations with leading market data vendors such as Bloomberg and LSEG/Refinitiv.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java-based market data applications and services Integrate and support vendor market data APIs (Bloomberg B-Pipe, Refinitiv Elektron, etc.) Build real-time data ingestion, normalization, and distribution pipelines Partner with trading, quant, and infrastructure teams to deliver low-latency data solutions Troubleshoot production issues related to market data feeds, entitlements, and distribution Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across market data platforms Contribute to architecture and design of next-generation market data systems Required Qualifications:10+ years of Java development experience in financial services Strong experience with market data systems and vendor APIs (Bloomberg, LSEG/Refinitiv) Hands-on experience with real-time streaming and messaging technologies (Kafka, Solace, Tibco, etc.) Solid understanding of market data concepts (pricing, reference data, symbology, entitlements) Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems Strong debugging and production support capabilities Preferred Qualifications:Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Knowledge of FIX protocol or trading systems Exposure to Python for scripting or data analysis Familiarity with Linux environments and distributed systems