Core Java Developer

Insight Global; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 86,788 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing organization is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer or Fullstack Developer to join a finance technology team in Jersey City. The role involves developing backend features and collaborating in an Agile environment. Candidates should have 8+ years of Java experience, strong SQL skills, and knowledge of object-oriented design principles. Compensation ranges from $63-$70 per hour for this contract position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Java Developer or Fullstack Developer.
• Proven ability to build scalable, flexible, and reusable code.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend features for a reporting application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on code design.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Java expertise

Core Java

Object-oriented design principles

SQL for data extraction and analysis

Tools

Spring Boot

Apache Spark

Angular

Job description

Overview

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer or Fullstack Developer with strong Java expertise to join a leading Enterprise Finance and Risk Technology organization. This team supports a critical Reporting Application used by the CFO organization, which integrates data from multiple sources and delivers multi-tiered reporting capabilities. The client is undergoing significant modernization efforts, and this role will focus on back-end development for feature enhancements within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend features for a reporting application supporting financial operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, sustainable, and modular code design.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and peer design reviews.
• Support monthly release cycles and two-week sprint deliverables.
• Contribute to a peer design system to promote knowledge sharing and avoid duplicative efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Java Developer or Fullstack Developer with strong Java expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Core Java and object-oriented design principles.
• Proven ability to build scalable, flexible, and reusable code.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Fullstack development experience, particularly with Angular.
• Experience with modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Apache Spark.
• Understanding of finance and/or financial services domains.
• Familiarity with AI language models and their integration into enterprise applications.

Compensation

$63-$70 per hour for the duration of the 12 month contract.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Banking