Lead Software Engineer - Java

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

TwinThread in Jersey City, New Jersey seeks an experienced software engineer to design and develop creative solutions. The role demands 5+ years of experience, strong programming skills, and proficiency in automation and agile methodologies.

This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation, including opportunities to lead technical evaluation sessions and enhance operational stability within the software systems. Comprehensive benefits include health care, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Develop secure high-quality production code and review code of others.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive issues.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

System design

Application development

Automation

Agile methodologies

Cloud

Machine learning

Financial services industry knowledge

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

DB2

Oracle

MongoDB

IBM MQ

Apache Kafka

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s).
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure in financial services, with focus on cash and securities processing.
• Practical experience with database technologies such as DB2, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise messaging, IBM MQ and Apache Kafka.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

EEO Statement

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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