Java Full Stack Developer

Mindlance; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking an early‑career software engineer with ~2–4 years of hands‑on full‑stack experience. You will work in a hybrid role, contributing to Java/Spring Backend and frontend features using Angular or React, with SQL and basic microservices concepts behind robust APIs.

Strong fundamentals, willingness to learn DTCC standards, and collaboration in Agile squads are essential. Expect to demonstrate projects, review code, and participate in a structured interview process.

Qualifications

• Hands-on full‑stack development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building or modifying RESTful APIs in Agile teams.
• Familiarity with microservices concepts and messaging (Kafka/JMS).
• Proficiency in SQL with basic to intermediate queries.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (Angular or React).
• Comfort with Git, IDEs, and basic CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to backend services and REST APIs with Java/Spring Boot.
• Collaborate in Agile teams, own assigned stories, and deliver with quality.
• Walk through code and demonstrate projects in the IDE.
• Write and review unit tests, and support CI/CD processes.
• Engage with DTCC standards and security/compliance requirements on board.

Skills

Java & Spring

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka/JMS

Angular/React

SQL basics

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

Agile teamwork

Tools

IntelliJ

VS Code

Eclipse

Docker

OpenShift/Kubernetes

JUnit/Jest

Job description

Hybrid onsite at Jersey City, NJ, 07310 / Dallas, TX, 75019

CTH

2 round interview process

Role Expectations

Overall Experience & Mindset

Early‑career to developing engineer with ~2–4 years of hands‑on experience in full‑stack application development.

Demonstrates strong fundamentals, willingness to learn DTCC standards, and the ability to grow with guidance from senior engineers.

Comfortable working in Agile teams, taking ownership of assigned stories and tasks.

AI tool exposure like Github copilot is a plus but not required.

Technical Expectations

Backend Development (Primary)

Solid understanding of Java and Spring Boot fundamentals.

Experience building or modifying RESTful APIs.

Basic knowledge of microservices concepts (service boundaries, configuration, logging).

Familiarity with messaging concepts (Kafka/JMS) is a plus, but deep expertise is not required at this level.

Uses structured logging and understands basic error handling.

Frontend Development

Working knowledge of Angular or React (components, services, state basics).

Ability to build simple UI features and integrate them with backend APIs.

Understanding of basic UI/UX principles and accessibility awareness (at least at a
conceptual level).

Database & SQL

Ability to write basic to intermediate SQL queries:

• SELECT, JOINs
• WHERE clauses
• GROUP BY / ORDER BY

Understands relational database concepts (tables, indexes, primary/foreign keys).

Development Practices & Tools

Comfortable using an IDE (IntelliJ, VS Code, or Eclipse).

Familiar with Git (branching, pull requests, resolving conflicts).

Exposure to unit testing (JUnit / Jest or similar).

Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.

Willingness to follow DTCC engineering standards, security guidelines, and compliance requirements once onboarded.

Cloud & Platform (Baseline Awareness)

General familiarity with cloud environments (AWS or similar).

High‑level understanding of containers (Docker) and platform concepts (OpenShift/Kubernetes) is sufficient.

No expectation to design infrastructure independently at this level.

Interview & Hiring Expectations (Important)

Must be able to:

Explain actual project work they have contributed to (academic, personal, or professional).

Walk through code they have written. There should be sample projects in their IDE and should be good enough to showcase his/her skills. A Helloworld program is not acceptable.

Answer basic Java, SQL, and frontend questions without relying on memorized answers.

Should be prepared for:

• Screen sharing
• Demonstrating problem‑solving using an IDE
• Deep system design is not expected, but clarity of thought and fundamentals are required

Behavioral & Professional Expectations

Communicates clearly with team members and mentors.

Open to feedback and actively incorporates suggestions.

Understands the importance of quality, security, and reliability in a regulated financial environment.

Shows accountability for deliverables and timelines, even for smaller assignments.

What Is Not Expected at Associate Level

Designing complex distributed systems independently.

Owning architectural decisions end‑to‑end.

Advanced Kafka tuning, cloud cost optimization, or complex performance engineering.

Leading squads or mentoring others formally.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”