Java Developer - Agile, Scala, Kafka (Banking)

Talentify; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis10 is seeking a Java Developer for a 12+ month contract in Jersey City, NJ. You will work on core Java with message-oriented middleware, refining requirements with users and delivering scalable systems in an Agile environment.

This hands-on role emphasizes development, unit tests, and collaboration within the QA/UAT process. Experience with Kafka/AMQP/Docker and Linux/Unix is a plus, with a focus on timely, quality code delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience developing solutions with core Java.
• 2+ years professional experience developing solutions with Scala or other functional language.
• Experience writing Unit Tests and Acceptance/Behavior Tests.
• Ability to deliver quality code on a timely basis.
• Strong data structure, algorithm and problem solving skills.
• Experience and desire to work in an Agile environment (pair programming, daily stand‑ups, etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge of problem domain at previous employments.
• Experience working on a team, sharing code base with continuous integration.
• Willing to participate in a production support rota.
• Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with users to refine requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Design and develop high-quality, scalable Java-based systems.
• Assist users during QA/UAT and ensure testing is comprehensive.
• Perform hands-on development tasks as part of an Agile team.

Skills

Core Java

Scala or functional language

Unit tests

Acceptance tests

Algorithms & data structures

Agile development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Production support rota

Linux/Unix

Tools

Kafka

AMQP/MQ

Docker

Bash

Python

Job description

Genesis10 is seeking a Java Developer for a 12+ month contract in Jersey City, NJ. You will work on core Java with message-oriented middleware, refining requirements with users and delivering scalable systems in an Agile environment.

This hands-on role emphasizes development, unit tests, and collaboration within the QA/UAT process. Experience with Kafka/AMQP/Docker and Linux/Unix is a plus, with a focus on timely, quality code delivery.