Senior Applications Developer – Java Full Stack

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Applications Developer / Java Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in Java development, Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures, and SWIFT messaging within the financial services industry.
The ideal candidate will have a solid software development background and experience working with financial applications, particularly SWIFT MT5xx securities messages .

Work Location: New York, NY – On-Site
Note: The position is primarily targeted to candidates in the New York Metropolitan area . If the local candidate pool is limited, the search may be broadened to candidates outside the NY Metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using Java .

- Develop and maintain applications across the full stack as required.

- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot MS SQL Server databases and stored procedures .

- Work with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver reliable application solutions.

- Develop and support applications that process and integrate SWIFT financial messages .

- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application and production issues.

- Participate in application design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

- Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, security, and quality standards.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a financial services environment.

Required Skills

- Strong hands-on Java development experience.

- Strong experience with MS SQL Server .

- Strong experience developing and working with SQL stored procedures .

- Experience with SWIFT messaging standards and financial messaging.

- Understanding of SWIFT MT messages , particularly MT5xx .

- Experience working in the financial services / banking / securities domain is strongly preferred.

- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

- Experience with SWIFT MT500-series / MT5xx securities messages .

- Experience with securities processing, settlement, trade processing, or related financial applications.

- Full-stack application development experience.

- Experience working with enterprise-scale financial applications.

Requirements

Domain Focus: Financial Services / Securities; Top 3 Required Skills; Java Development – strong hands-on development experience.; MS SQL Server & Stored Procedures – strong database development and stored procedure experience.; SWIFT Messaging – understanding and practical experience with SWIFT messages, with MT5xx securities messages preferred .; SWIFT Category 5 (MT5xx) covers Securities Markets , including messages related to registration, trading, confirmations, settlement, holdings, and transaction reporting.