Java Developer

Skill; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 90,921; Part time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a prominent financial institution to deliver secure, scalable software solutions. This temporary role focuses on building and maintaining critical client-facing systems using Java/Springboot, RESTful APIs, and modern CI/CD practices.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor juniors, and drive code quality through reviews and tests, while remaining aligned with internal standards and security requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical field with 4+ years of software development experience (Java-focused).
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and frontend/back-end integration (4+ years).
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and test automation (4+ years).
• Experience writing Splunk queries and developing monitoring dashboards (3+ years).
• Experience with TDD and integration testing using Cucumber (4+ years); Mongo and SQL databases (2+ years).
• Experience developing Avro Kafka schemas for event streaming (2+ years).
• Deep Agile experience and tools (4+ years).
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features aligning with best practices and project goals.
• Write clean, maintainable code using the Springboot framework.
• Optimize systems for performance, scalability, resiliency, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate into specs.
• Analyze issues and document findings thoroughly.
• Perform maintenance and fix defects.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct code reviews, unit tests, and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

JAVA

Springboot

AI

Splunk

Angular

SQL Database

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD

Git

Test Automation

Job description

Overview

Aquent is proud to partner with a prominent financial institution that is a leader in delivering innovative and reliable services. Our client is dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through robust technological solutions and a 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.

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $60-66.67 Hourly

Start Date: Jul 27, 2026

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• A 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 Splunk queries and developing monitoring Dashboards within Splunk (3+ years).
• Demonstrated experience with TDD practices and writing integration tests in Cucumber (4+ years).Practical experience working with Mongo and SQL Databases (2+ years).
• Experience developing Avro Kafka 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.

Must-Have Skills

• JAVA
• Springboot
• AI

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Splunk
• Angular
• SQL Database

Please note: This position is available on a W‑2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp‑to‑Corp (C2C) arrangements. The client is also unable to provide employment‑based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

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