Lead Java Developer

Date Posted: 06/18/2026 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 503035 Industry: Financial Services Job Title: Lead Java Developer Job Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07070 Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Details: Hybrid -3 days onsite and 2 days remote Shift: Standard Work Hours (EST) Employment Type: Temp to Hire FT/PT: Full-Time Estimated Duration (In months): 6 Min Hourly Rate($): 100.00 Max Hourly Rate($): 110.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Banking/Financial, CI/CD tools, Hibernate, Java, JDBC, Microservices, React.JS, SDLC, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Framework Experience Desired: Experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS), REST-APIs, & Backend using Java/J2EE technologies (10+ yrs); Heavy emphasis on AI integration (2+ yrs) Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Education: Master’s Degree **C2C is not available** Job Description Required Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences Preferred Education Master’s degree in engineering or sciences Preferred License/Certification Certifications in AI/ML Engineering Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience 15+ years in software engineering, including 8+ years in hands-on leadership roles Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed architectures Advanced Java development (real-world coding, design, analysis) Experience with distributed systems and backend architecture Experience with performance optimization and system scalability Experience in AI/ML technologies, including: Development: Python, FastAPI, Java, Spring AI, Async Programming Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Fine-tuning AI Frameworks: Google’s ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face Orchestration: LangGraph, Multi-Agent Systems Retrieval Augmented Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Advanced Retrieval Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering, Workflow Design, GenAI Optimization Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience Experience with Financial Risk and Data We are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Software Engineering who combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. This role is ideal for a technology leader passionate about building software at scale using cloud-native architectures, data engineering best practices, and modern UI development with Angular, while driving Agentic AI development within a SAFe Agile operating model. Lead large-scale engineering initiatives while mentoring senior engineering talent Contribute directly to solution design and software delivery Drive development of high-performance, scalable enterprise applications Combine executive leadership with deep technical execution capabilities Job Duties Drive Agentic AI development across product lines using LLMs to implement business use cases and accelerate SDLC Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns Build foundational middleware and UI frameworks to improve delivery speed and reduce maintenance effort Lead data engineering initiatives, including: Data modeling Data pipelines (ETL/ELT) Batch and streaming data processing Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines Big data technologies Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles and continuous improvement practices Contribute to product requirements analysis and solution architecture Lead proof-of-concepts, design critical components, and conduct code reviews Implement agents using Google’s ADK Develop foundational enterprise components using Java, Python, and React or Angular Champion AI-assisted code generation approaches Partner with DevOps teams on CI/CD optimization, Docker/Kubernetes, and observability Mentor engineering leads and senior developers globally Promote innovation, technical excellence, and accountability Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance requirements Lead architecture decisions and technical direction Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver solutions #CT1 **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.** Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here. Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department. Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.). About Rose Founded in 1993 Office Locations Across the U.S. 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies Employee Oriented Company Challenging Assignments Across the U.S. Continuous Professional Development Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rutherford, NJ 07070