Java Developer

Prestige Staffing; New York (NY); Remote; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Staffing is seeking a Java Developer for a remote, contract role supporting a Java-based platform in a highly regulated environment. You will deliver secure, production-grade enhancements across multiple initiatives while collaborating with teams using modern developer productivity tooling, including AI-assisted code generation.

The role emphasizes building scalable services, participating in reviews, and ensuring compliance with security and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Recent experience in a highly regulated industry (financial services, healthcare, insurance, government, or similar).
• Demonstrated track record building software with strong security considerations.
• Experience working in distributed/remote teams with strong written communication habits.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and safe usage.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java services/components supporting a large-scale enterprise platform.
• Deliver secure, maintainable code aligned to regulated-environment expectations (reviews, controls, documentation where required).
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and iterative delivery across multiple parallel initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
• Identify and remediate security risks and quality issues (vulnerabilities, logging/monitoring gaps, stability concerns).
• Contribute to team standards and workflows for safely using AI-assisted coding tools in day-to-day development.

Skills

Java

Distributed teams

Security awareness

AI-assisted development

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Join a remote engineering team supporting a Java-based platform within a highly regulated environment. This contract role focuses on delivering secure, production-grade enhancements across multiple initiatives while collaborating with teams that leverage modern developer productivity tooling, including AI-assisted code generation.

Job Title

Java Developer (Remote, Contract)

Pay

$75–$85/hr

Location

New York, NY — Remote (U.S.)

Summary

Join a remote engineering team supporting a Java-based platform within a highly regulated environment. This contract role focuses on delivering secure, production-grade enhancements across multiple initiatives while collaborating with teams that leverage modern developer productivity tooling, including AI-assisted code generation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience (server-side/backend preferred)
• Recent experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, insurance, government, or similar)
• Demonstrated track record building software with strong security considerations (secure coding practices, risk awareness, auditability)
• Experience working in distributed/remote teams with strong written communication habits
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (AI code generation / coding copilots) and good judgment on their safe/secure usage
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java services/components supporting a large-scale enterprise platform
• Deliver secure, maintainable code aligned to regulated-environment expectations (reviews, controls, documentation where required)
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and iterative delivery across multiple parallel initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical deliverables
• Identify and remediate security risks and quality issues (vulnerabilities, logging/monitoring gaps, stability concerns)
• Contribute to team standards and workflows for safely using AI-assisted coding tools in day-to-day development