Java Full Stack Developer

Axelon Services Corporation; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join a hybrid team building market risk platforms. You will lead hands-on development, design components, and collaborate with product leads to improve technology solutions.

The role requires deep Java expertise, Spring Boot, React, and cloud-native deployments, with focus on performance, data processing, and regulatory alignment. You will mentor juniors and participate in Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Java backend development in large-scale systems.
• Hands-on Java Full Stack with React and large data volumes.
• Experience with containerized deployments and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with Pinot, Redis caching and relational/document databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of components in Market Risk platform.
• Collaborate with product leads and cross-functional teams.
• Implement scalable computing solutions for market risk analytics.
• Mentor junior developers in the squad.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are implemented in market risk tech.

Skills

Java core concepts

Spring Boot

Microservices

OOP concepts

React

Data processing

Cloud-native

DevOps

Caching

Databases

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Snowflake

CI/CD

Redis

Pinot

SQL

Linux

Job description

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Java Full Stack Developer

Pay Rate: $91.00 - $96.00 per hour

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Responsibilities

• Deeply hands-on development while leading technical design and implementation of key components of the Market Risk platform.
• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for computing market risk & providing analysis capabilities.
• Implement containerized deployment and integrate with modern data platforms such as Snowflake for cloud-based data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time.
• Partner with Risk, Model Governance, and Compliance stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately implemented in market risk technology.
• Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad.

Requirements

• Expert level knowledge of core Java concepts and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Microservices and well-versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Java Full Stack with REACT and large data volumes.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Extensive development expertise in building high-scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
• Knowledge of containerized deployments and cloud-native architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps best practices.
• Experience with caching solutions like Pinot, Redis, etc.
• Experience with relational and/or document-oriented databases.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
• Ability to translate business and analytical requirements into efficient technical solutions.
• Ability to guide junior staff, influence technical direction, and manage multiple initiatives in parallel.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience building large-scale, production-grade systems, with demonstrated depth in Java-based backend development and distributed system design.
• Background in financial services, especially within Market Risk or FinTech.

Preferred Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently.
• Ability to align technology with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.