Java Developer

mthree Recruiting Portal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

mthree seeks a highly motivated Full-Stack or Back-End Java Engineer to design, develop, and modernize distributed systems used in global post-trade operations within a financial services setting.

You will collaborate with product, operations, and architecture teams to deliver scalable microservices with Java, Spring Boot, CI/CD, and cloud adoption, while ensuring quality and performance through Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java 8+ and Spring Boot for RESTful services.
• Experience with relational databases and messaging (Kafka/MQ).
• Strong collaboration in Agile teams and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices and distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Implement high-quality, scalable APIs and event-driven components supporting Asset Servicing workflows.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and architecture teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, containerization, and migration from legacy platforms.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and production support rotations as needed.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize services for reliability, throughput, and latency.
• Maintain strong documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

RESTful services

CI/CD

JUnit/Mockito

Git

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Job description

**Looking for local candidates**

Want to work in technology in the financial industry?

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Full-Stack or Back-End Java Engineer to help build and enhance next-generation platforms supporting global post-trade operations. You will contribute to the design, development, and modernization of systems that process corporate actions, income events, entitlements, and client reporting across multiple markets.This role is ideal for an engineer with 3-6 years of experience who enjoys solving complex problems, working in a fast-paced environment, and delivering resilient, scalable solutions used across the firm.

About mthree:

Since 2010, mthree has been helping clients solve their business and technological challenges. We are a technology and business consultancy with a global workforce delivering significant business and IT projects in some of the largest financial services organizations worldwide.

Core Services:

• Consulting and Advisory
• Managed Services
• Alumni Graduate Program
• Alumni Pro Program

We have a global presence and are experts in delivering exceptional quality to our client base, providing consulting services across Risk, Regulation & Compliance; Vendor Products; Application Support; Application Development; Cyber & Information Security; Data Science and DevOps areas.

Our Expert program offers experienced professionals access to top roles in tech, finance, aviation and insurance. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology projects, from international trading platforms to critical applications for leading airlines. We recruit professionals who are eager to fast-track their careers in technology or operations within prestigious global organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices and distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Implement high-quality, scalable APIs and event-driven components supporting Asset Servicing workflows.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and architecture teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, containerization, and migration from legacy platforms.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and production support rotations as needed.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize services for reliability, throughput, and latency.
• Maintain strong documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.

Required Qualifications

• 3-6 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful service development.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• Familiarity with messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Ability to work in an Agile environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, Angular) for full-stack roles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or internal cloud solutions).
• Knowledge of Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions, or broader post-trade processes.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with performance tuning and large-scale, low-latency systems.

At mthree, our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We take great pride in celebrating the diversity of each individual who contributes to making mthree the company it is today and will be in the future. We value diversity both within mthree and with our partner companies, and we're proud to provide an environment where all our colleagues can flourish. That means promoting a strong culture of equality but, most importantly, inclusion.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The base pay rate for this position is $90,000- $115,000 USD.

This pay rate represents mthree's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting and based on the locations listed in the job advertisement. It is anticipated that qualified candidates selected for a placement will receive this pay rate as a starting salary once onsite with the mthree client, however, the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas.