Java Software Engineer – FinTech Core Platform

Aquent; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a skilled technologist for an on-site Java-focused development role in Ann Arbor, MI. You will architect solutions powering financial applications and collaborate across teams to deliver robust software.

You’ll work with core Java, APIs, and frameworks, contributing to scalable, high-performance systems for a leading financial services organization. This position offers hourly compensation in the $50–$55 range and a chance to influence millions of users.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with core Java on client and server sides.
• 3+ years with OO Analysis/Design, distributed systems, real-time processing, relational databases, and messaging systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and GoF design patterns.
• Experience with agile and test-driven development.
• Experience with rich UI frameworks or similar APIs.
• Experience with application development frameworks.
• Experience with Unix/Linux, Windows, and Mac OS.
• Experience with build, deploy and test automation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must not require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, high-performance Java applications.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of distributed systems for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Apply data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to solve complex problems.
• Work with core business logic to enhance functionality.
• Develop and evolve APIs and frameworks powering our platform.

Skills

Core Java

OOA/OOD

Distributed systems

Real-time processing

Relational databases

Messaging systems

Agile development

APIs development

GoF design patterns

Unix/Linux

Build/test automation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD tooling

API frameworks

Job description

Aquent is seeking a skilled technologist for an on-site Java-focused development role in Ann Arbor, MI. You will architect solutions powering financial applications and collaborate across teams to deliver robust software.

You’ll work with core Java, APIs, and frameworks, contributing to scalable, high-performance systems for a leading financial services organization. This position offers hourly compensation in the $50–$55 range and a chance to influence millions of users.