Java Full Stack Engineer - Stock Trading/Financial Platforms

Kadambi Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Java Full Stack Engineer with expertise in stock trading and financial platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Java backend development and AWS services, contributing to the design and maintenance of scalable applications. This full-time position requires local candidates only, with a focus on building secure microservices and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 9-10+ years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, especially Lambda and API Gateway.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies like React.js or Angular.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications in the financial services domain.
• Build secure, scalable microservices using Java/Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with product managers and QA teams to deliver features.

Skills

Java backend development

AWS services

Microservices

React.js

Angular

Data structures

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Job description

Java Full Stack Engineer - Stock Trading/Financial Platforms

Manhattan, NY

Java Full Stack Engineer - Stock Trading/Financial Platforms

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Java Full Stack Engineer – Stock Trading / Financial Platforms (AWS Expertise) -Immediate joiners Only

Location:Manhattan, NY - Only Local candidates Pls. no relocation

Type: All 5 days Onsite

Employment Type - Full Time

Sponsorship - No Sponsorship at this time, Visa Independent Candidates only. NO OPT / CPT Pls

We are looking for an experienced Java Full Stack Engineer with a strong background in financial platforms or stock trading systems to join our fast-paced engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience building scalable platforms using modern Java frameworks, coupled with strong proficiency in AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and DynamoDB.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications in the stock trading or broader financial services domain, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Build secure, scalable microservices using Java/Spring Boot and integrate with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Leverage AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB) to develop serverless and event-driven architecture components.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver features aligned with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and system observability.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and mentor junior developers on full stack best practices.
• Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and failover strategies for mission-critical financial applications.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 9-10+ years of experience in Java backend development with a focus on financial or trading platforms.
• Proven experience working with stock trading systems, market data feeds, or financial platforms (such as order management systems, trading dashboards, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, especially:
• Lambda for serverless functions
• API Gateway for building and securing APIs
• Amazon S3 for object storage
• DynamoDB for NoSQL database solutions
• Proficiency in frontend technologies like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with real-time trading platforms, FIX protocols, or exchange connectivity.
• AWS certification or advanced cloud architecture knowledge.
• Experience with Kafka, Redis, or other event/messaging frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, or audit processes.

Who You Are:

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of taking full ownership.
• Comfortable working in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment.
• A quick learner with a passion for finance and technology.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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