Senior Software Engineer -Java

Korn Ferry; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks an experienced Java software engineer to design and build the next-generation Decision Management Platform. You will work hands-on writing code, prototyping with AI coding tools, and collaborating with senior engineers and product managers to deliver a fast, reliable, and cost-efficient system.

You will drive features across front-end and back-end layers, ensure production uptime, and align designs with enterprise architecture while adhering to PCI/GLBA/Safe Harbor standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• More than 7 years of industry experience.
• Strong Java/J2EE background with enterprise stack exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise applications using a Java technology stack with Angular or React as front-end technologies.
• Participate in gathering and refining business requirements.
• Ensure software designs align with Mastercard's Enterprise Architecture and leverage enterprise services.
• Ensure product development meets Mastercard's business needs.
• Apply Mastercard standard development methodologies, follow technology standards, and ensure projects are appropriately documented.
• Ensure software and system design support the goal of zero downtime in production.
• Work closely with business partners on product definition, roadmaps, business case development, and overall team direction.
• Respond to operational and business concerns related to future programs, projects, or enhancements to ensure consistent delivery of quality services.
• Support appropriate certifications and compliance requirements, including PCI, GLBA, Safe Harbor, and others.
• Drive performance engineering of the enterprise software architecture and provide guidance, advice, or training to other application developers.
• Improve and expand the existing platform by ensuring it is resilient, secure, and scalable.
• Use AI tools effectively as part of daily development work, including tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, or similar platforms.

Skills

J2EE

Java 8+

SQL

NoSQL

Spring 5

Hibernate

Oracle

SQL Server

Maven

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Jenkins

Chef

Sonar

Job description

Role Overview
You will design and build the next-generation Decision Management Platform, the real-time system that scores and approves billions of payment transactions. This is a hands-on role where you will write code, run prototypes, and use AI coding tools every day to ship faster and at higher quality. You will be joining a high-growth team that is actively expanding to meet increasing scale and impact.
You will work directly with senior engineers, architects, and product managers to deliver features that make the platform faster, more reliable, and more cost-efficient to run.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise applications using a Java technology stack with Angular or React as front-end technologies.
• Participate in gathering and refining business requirements
• Ensure software designs align with Mastercard's Enterprise Architecture and leverage enterprise services.
• Ensure product development meets Mastercard's business needs.
• Apply Mastercard standard development methodologies, follow technology standards, and ensure projects are appropriately documented.
• Ensure software and system design support the goal of zero downtime in production.
• Work closely with business partners on product definition, roadmaps, business case development, and overall team direction.
• Respond to operational and business concerns related to future programs, projects, or enhancements to ensure consistent delivery of quality services.
• Support appropriate certifications and compliance requirements, including PCI, GLBA, Safe Harbor, and others.
• Drive performance engineering of the enterprise software architecture and provide guidance, advice, or training to other application developers.
• Improve and expand the existing platform by ensuring it is resilient, secure, and scalable.
• Use AI tools effectively as part of daily development work, including tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, or similar platforms.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact across multiple organizational levels and with internal and external customer groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and systems.
• High energy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to function independently under pressure with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a solid track record of developing internal and external partnerships.
• Proficiency with J2EE, Java 8 or higher, JSP, Servlets, Spring 5, Hibernate, and databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience with tools such as Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Chef, and Sonar, as well as methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile.
• Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and agentic patterns.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• More than 7 years of industry experience.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com

Location O'Fallon, MO

Client Industry Finance

Compensation $60-80/hr