Senior Java Developer

Aquent; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Retirement plan (match)

Sick leave

Online training via Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services organization to drive the evolution of core applications, unifying disparate systems into a seamless user experience. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor a scrum team, and influence delivery of secure, scalable solutions that empower a broad client base.

You will collaborate across frontend and backend disciplines, champion security, and shape continuous integration and cloud deployment practices to ensure high-quality, reliable

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in computer science or related field.
• 3-5 years of Java, Spring-Boot, RESTful services, cloud development, and micro-UI development.
• Proven coaching/mentoring of junior and staff developers.
• Strong system design skills for mid-to-enterprise scale apps.
• Ability to translate architecture into detailed design docs and roadmaps.
• Experience designing for availability, resiliency, security, and performance.
• 1-3 years using VCS, project mgmt, and CI/CD tools.
• Proficient in IDEs and code repositories.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex multi-platform systems.
• Coach and guide a scrum team on Java and Cloud platforms across frontend and backend.
• Ensure code quality with unit tests and best practices; perform thorough code reviews.
• Drive architectural innovation through PoCs and reusable patterns.
• Lead agile ceremonies and coordinate with offshore teams and testers as needed.
• Develop high-level designs, system and architecture documents with approvals.
• Provide independent leadership to the development team and align with security requirements.
• Configure automated builds and deployments; contribute to cloud CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement of development practices.

Skills

Leadership

Java

Spring-Boot

Cloud Development

RESTful services

Micro-UI development

Coaching/Mentoring

System design

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Security-conscious design

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

IDE

Version control

CI/CD tools

Job description

Client Location: Onsite; Phoenix, AZ or Southlake, TX

Starting: 10/12/2026

Pay Comments:

Minimum Pay (per hour): 64.80

Maximum Pay (per hour): 72.00

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization in the financial services sector, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through innovative financial solutions. This company is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge platforms that support complex financial operations, committed to maintaining exceptional customer support and continuous engineering excellence. They foster a dynamic environment where diverse talent collaborates to deliver best-in-class products and services globally.

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and shape the future of financial technology? We are seeking an exceptional individual to drive the evolution of core applications, transforming segregated systems into a unified, holistic user experience. In this pivotal role, you won't just write code; you'll lead, innovate, and mentor, directly influencing the architecture and delivery of solutions that empower countless users and contribute significantly to the company's strategic vision. This is your chance to make a profound impact on critical financial operations and enhance the user experience for a wide range of clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of complex, multi-platform application systems.
• Coach and guide a scrum team on Java and Cloud Development platforms, encompassing both frontend and backend technologies.
• Ensure the highest standards of code quality, comprehensive unit testing, and adherence to best coding practices.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering continuous improvement within the team.
• Spearhead Proof-of-Concept projects to establish reusable patterns and drive architectural innovation.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, leading technology solutioning across a broad team landscape.
• Develop high-level designs, system design documents, and architecture documents, securing necessary approvals.
• Provide independent leadership and guidance to the development team, potentially coordinating with offshore teams and testers.
• Champion security by evaluating, guiding, and resolving vulnerabilities, ensuring robust, reusable, flexible, and high-performing solutions.
• Configure automated builds and deployments using modern CI/CD tools.
• Write comprehensive unit test cases for all code implementations.
• Contribute to the creation of automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment into cloud environments.
• Adhere to all best development practices and guidelines.
• Actively participate in all agile ceremonies, supporting leadership in achieving team objectives.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in developing with Java, Spring-Boot, Spring Framework, cloud-based development, RESTful services, and micro-UI development.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring junior and staff-level developers.
• Strong expertise in system design, ranging from mid-scale to enterprise-level applications.
• Demonstrated ability to translate architectural proposals and leadership goals into detailed technical design documents and comprehensive solution roadmaps for engineering teams.
• Strong capability in designing for functional and non-functional qualities, including availability, resiliency, security, and performance.
• 1-3 years of experience with version control, project management, and CI/CD tools.
• Proficient in using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and version control repositories for code management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-resolution skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Exposure to frontend design and coding experience with modern frontend frameworks.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within a critical area of financial technology. You will be instrumental in consolidating diverse applications into a unified, cutting-edge platform, directly enhancing the user experience for clients. You'll not only contribute to the technical vision but also mentor a talented team, fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant solutions. You'll gain valuable exposure to technology teams, develop and implement impactful code, and thrive in a large investment management environment serving a wide range of clients. This is a chance to apply your unique strengths, contribute to a collaborative culture, and continuously research and present improvements that shape the future of platforms.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.