Java Developer

Aquent is proud to partner with a prominent financial institution, a recognized leader in delivering innovative and reliable services. This institution is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through robust technological solutions and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Join a team where your contributions directly impact the security and efficiency of critical client-facing systems, fostering trust and driving forward the future of financial services. This is an incredible opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate Software Development and Engineering professional to join a vital team focused on business-critical operations. This role is your chance to make a significant impact by designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge Java-based web services. You will be at the forefront of building scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions that are crucial for integration projects, directly influencing the efficiency and security of operations. If you thrive in a dynamic Agile environment and are ready to lead, innovate, and solve complex challenges, this role offers the perfect platform for your expertise and growth, contributing directly to the success and security of vital financial systems.

Responsibilities

Implement new features, ensuring alignment with best practices, rigorous internal standards, and project goals; Write well-designed, clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Springboot framework; Optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, resiliency, and security; Collaborate with various cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications; Analyze and investigate software solution problems, meticulously documenting findings; Perform software maintenance and correct identified defects; Mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and providing essential technical guidance; Conduct thorough code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality deliverables; Stay abreast of emerging technologies and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, coupled with 4+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and related frameworks; Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and front-end/back-end integration (4+ years); Proficiency in modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test automation (4+ years); Experience with writing queries and developing monitoring Dashboards within a logging and monitoring platform (3+ years); Demonstrated experience with TDD practices and writing integration tests in Cucumber (4+ years); Practical experience working with document-oriented and SQL Databases (2+ years); Experience developing Avro schemas for event streaming platforms (2+ years); In-depth experience in Agile methodologies and tools (4+ years); Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-oriented approach; A strong sense of ownership, self-motivation, and a passion for resolving technical challenges; Proven leadership skills, capable of guiding and inspiring teams; Excellent communication and collaboration skills across team boundaries; JAVA; Springboot; AI

Nice to have

Logging and monitoring platform experience; Angular; SQL Database

Benefits

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; paid sick leave; retirement plans with a match; free online training through Aquent Gymnasium