Java Developer [AQ-20725]

Aquent; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent, a leading talent solutions firm, partners with an innovative financial services company to design, develop, and support backend services powering charting, market data, and analytics for thousands of traders daily.

As a Software Engineer you will own features from design through production, collaborate with product owners and engineers in an Agile environment, and help ensure performance, reliability, and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years with Java development.
• Strong object-oriented design knowledge.
• Experience building backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Experience in distributed/client-server apps.
• Spring Framework experience.
• Experience on Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with source control, automated testing, build, and deployment tools.
• Relational databases and data access tech.
• Messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to own features end-to-end.
• Strong debugging and problem solving.
• Experience in Agile teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services for charting and market data.
• Participate in all SDLC phases from requirements to production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, business partners, and engineers to deliver software.
• Design and implement APIs and service integrations.
• Analyze and resolve defects, production issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to standards.
• Support release activities and maintain system stability.

Skills

Java

OOP Design

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Spring Framework

Linux/Windows

Source control & CI/CD

Databases & SQL

Messaging & events

Agile development

Independent ownership

Problem troubleshooting

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Aquent, a leading talent solutions company, is proud to partner with an innovative financial services firm that is revolutionizing the active trading landscape. This forward-thinking company is dedicated to empowering traders with cutting-edge tools and services, providing a significant advantage in dynamic markets. Join a team where your contributions will directly shape the future of financial technology, influencing how traders analyze market data and make critical decisions every day. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a highly visible platform, drive innovation, and significantly expand your technical expertise within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

About The Opportunity

Are you a passionate Software Engineer ready to make a tangible impact on the world of active trading? We are seeking a talented individual to design, develop, and support robust backend services that power critical charting, market data, and analytics capabilities. In this role, you won’t just write code; you’ll be instrumental in building high-performance, scalable solutions that empower thousands of traders daily. You’ll collaborate closely with product owners, fellow engineers, and technology partners, taking ownership of features from initial design through production support in an Agile setting. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and want to see your work directly influence market success, this is the perfect opportunity to innovate and excel.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services supporting charting and market data applications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with product owners, business partners, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Design and implement APIs and service integrations that support internal and client-facing applications.
• Analyze and resolve application defects, production issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Support release activities and help maintain system stability, availability, and performance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of experience developing applications using Java.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented analysis and design principles.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Experience building and supporting distributed or client/server applications.
• Experience working with Spring Framework and related technologies.
• Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with source control, automated testing, build, and deployment tools.
• Experience with relational databases and data access technologies.
• Experience with messaging technologies and event-driven architectures.
• Experience analyzing and improving application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own features from design through production support.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Experience participating in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working with real-time streaming or market data systems.
• Experience developing financial services, trading, or other data-intensive applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.