Java Application Developer

CLS Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Variable compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A financial technology firm in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Vice President for Java Software Development. The role involves hands-on development, team leadership, and collaboration across various teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in application development, strong Java skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Competitive salary and hybrid work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on application development and testing experience.
• Proficient knowledge of core Java and JEE technologies.
• Expert hands-on experience with SQL and at least one DBMS.
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable applications using Java frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams for design and development.
• Ensure compliance with CLS SDLC process.
• Provide Level-3 support and training.

Skills

Core Java

JEE Technologies

SQL

Secure Coding Practices

Messaging Middleware

DevOps Toolsets

Analytical Skills

Tools

IBM DB2

JIRA

GIT

Maven

Jenkins

MS Office

Job description

Functional Title - Assistant Vice President, Java Software Development Engineer

Department - Technology

Location – Iselin, NJ Hybrid

Expected full-time salary range between $ 125,000 – 145,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits

Job Description:

This position is with CLS Technology. The primary responsibilities of the job will be

(a) Hands-on software application development

(b) Team leadership

Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Develop scalable, robust applications utilizing appropriate design patterns, algorithms and Java frameworks
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, Developers, QA, Engineering, and Technology Vendor teams for design, development, testing, maintenance and support
• Adhere to CLS SDLC process and governance requirements and ensure full compliance of these requirements
• Plan, implement and ensure that delivery milestones are met
• Provide solutions using design patterns, common techniques, and industry best practices that meet the typical challenges/requirements of a financial application including usability, performance, security, resiliency, and compatibility
• Proactively recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Participate in, contribute to, and assimilate changes, enhancements, requirements (functional and non-functional), and requirements traceability
• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve CLS in-house practices and services
• Provide Level-3 support. Provide application knowledge and training to Level-2 support teams

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on application development and testing experience with proficient knowledge of core Java and JEE technologies such as JDBC and JAXB, Java/Web technologies
• Knowledge of Python, Perl, Unix shell scripting is a plus
• Expert hands-on experience with SQL and with at least one DBMS such as IBM DB2 (preferred) or Oracle is a strong plus
• Expert knowledge of and experience in securing web applications, secure coding practices
• Hands-on knowledge of application resiliency, performance tuning, technology risk management is a strong plus
• Hands-on knowledge of messaging middleware such as IBM MQ (preferred) or TIBCO EMS, and application servers such as WebSphere, or WebLogic
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, payments processing, FX business domain is a plus
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps toolsets such as JIRA, GIT, Ant, Maven, Jenkins, Bamboo, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Hands-on knowledge of MS Office toolset including MS-Excel, MS-Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Proven track record of successful application delivery to production and effective Level-3 support.

Success factors: In addition, the person selected for the job will

• Have strong analytical, written and oral communication skills with a high self-motivation factor
• Possess excellent organization skills to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and manage tight delivery timelines
• Have the ability to smoothly handle high stress application development and support environments
• Strive continuously to improve stakeholder management for end-to-end application delivery and support

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum 5 year experience in Information Technology