Software Engineer (Equities & Fixed Income)

Overview In this role you will modernize legacy enterprise applications and migrate them to AWS, supporting upgrades, database migration, integrations, deployment and production readiness. You will work on Java/Groovy-based systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security and operations to minimize disruption while preserving business functionality. The position offers a Remote (EST hours) setup for an initial 6-month contract with possible extension. You will help shape scalable cloud-based solutions for equities and fixed income workflows, delivering reliable production support and smooth cutovers. ResponsibilitiesModernize and migrate Java/Groovy applications to AWSEnhance applications with Spring Boot and GradleSupport PostgreSQL migrations to AWS-managed databasesMaintain integrations with APIs, databases, file transfer services, messaging platforms, and scheduling toolsSupport deployment, configuration, monitoring and troubleshootingResolve issues across application, database, cloud and connectivity layersParticipate in testing, cutover planning, rollback activities and production supportCollaborate with development, infrastructure, security and operations teams Key requirementsJava and/or Groovy development experienceSpring Boot and GradlePostgreSQL and advanced SQL skillsAWS services including S3, SNS, SQS, CloudWatch, Parameter Store, and container registriesREST/HTTP API integration experienceSFTP/FTPLinux/Unix administration and troubleshootingEnterprise application integration experienceStrong problem-solving skills across application, database and infrastructureExperience supporting or modernizing legacy systemsFluent English communication skillsstrong problem-solvingclear communicationteam collaborationSpring BootGradlePostgreSQL