Java Software Engineer

JSR Tech Consulting; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,239 - 121,401; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer for a hybrid position in Newark, NJ. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver innovative solutions for high-quality platforms in the financial sector. The role requires strong technical skills in modern frameworks like React and Node.js, alongside experience in Agile methodologies. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar is mandatory, and background in finance or insurance is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Background in the financial or insurance industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Build modern applications using industry best practices.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Partner with product owners to define features.

Skills

React

Spring Boot

Node.js

Flask

Django

Agile methodologies

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

AWS

Job description

Overview

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid | Right-to-Hire | Major Financial Client

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Pay: Up to $75 per hour on W2 - No C2C please.

We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Retirement Strategies Technology team at a leading financial institution. In this role, you’ll collaborate with product owners, designers, engineers, and delivery teams to deliver high-quality platforms and customer-facing solutions. You will code, test, and debug both new and existing applications—driving technical innovation and solving complex business challenges.

This is a hybrid role based in Newark, NJ.

What You’ll Do

• Build modern applications using industry best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to internal standards.
• Partner with product owners to define features and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Write unit, integration, and functional automation tests; troubleshoot and resolve issues identified in QA or production environments.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, share insights with the team, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Tackle complex technical problems involving data evaluation and analysis of abstract business scenarios.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Business acumen with an understanding of technology's impact on company goals.
• Self-driven learning mindset and adaptability.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Languages & Frameworks:

• React, Spring Boot, Node.js, Flask, Django
• Object-oriented programming, microservices, multi-threading, concurrency

Data & Streaming:

• NoSQL and relational databases
• Data streaming tools: SQS, Kinesis

APIs & Integration:

• REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, JDBC, MySQL
• Service-oriented architecture (SOA) patterns

Testing & Quality:

• Unit, interface, functional, and automated testing
• Accessibility and non-functional testing awareness

Security & DevSecOps:

• Secure coding practices
• SSL, web proxies, firewalls

DevOps & Cloud:

• GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins
• AWS services: Compute, Storage, Database, IAM, Analytics
• Monitoring and logging across SDLC

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Architectural design and critical thinking
• Background in the financial or insurance industry is required
• Leadership experience is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.) is a major advantage