Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Summit Tech Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A respected financial institution is seeking core Java engineers to join their NYC-Midtown office. Candidates must have 5+ years of Java development experience, with knowledge of Spring Boot and relational databases. This full-time role includes a salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 plus bonuses and benefits like medical and vision insurance. Sponsorship is not available; open to U.S. citizens and green card holders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with Spring Boot, messaging frameworks, and caching solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based applications and systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code using Java.
• Perform comprehensive testing and debug applications.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Data structures and algorithms

Relational databases

Analytical and problem solving

API design and implementation

Cloud platforms

Tools

Kafka

Solace

Redis

Job description

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Our client is a respected financial institution. They are looking to hire multiple strong core Java engineers. If they have FX trading background that would be ideal. Sponsorship is not available at this time; open to GC holders and U.S. citizens only. Must be willing to work in the office (NYC‑Midtown) 3‑4 days a week. Salary range $140–$180k plus bonus (20% range) and good benefits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java‑based applications and systems from concept to deployment, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code using Java and modern frameworks.
• Perform comprehensive testing, including unit tests, and debug applications to maintain reliability and smooth operation.
• Collaborate with software developers, product owners, and QA engineers to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications and operational guides, for both users and developers.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development with a strong focus on writing optimized, maintainable code.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot, messaging frameworks, and caching solutions.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases and managing data transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities for complex technical challenges.
• Experience in designing and implementing APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Kafka, Solace, and Redis.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)