Software Engineer 4 - Full Stack Java (Angular UI Focused)

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Software Engineer for a long-term contract in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid). You will work with a leading financial services institution on Java/Spring-based microservices, Angular UI, and data-driven solutions, contributing to scalable, secure software and CI/CD pipelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration across development, QA, product, and operations, with a strong focus on agile processes and delivering complex engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent.
• 8 years Java Engineering experience.
• 6 years Angular UI Engineering experience.
• 3+ years REST or SQL engineering (ideally both).
• Experience with Kubernetes/OCP.
• 8+ years in Java applications using Java/Spring ecosystem and RESTful APIs.
• 6+ years of Angular for UI development.
• 3+ years SQL Server development incl. stored procedures and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact for Software Engineering.
• Review and analyze large-scale software engineering challenges requiring evaluation of multiple factors.

Skills

Software engineering

Java

Angular

REST/SQL

Kubernetes

Spring

Unit testing

Microservices

DevSecOps

Agile/Scrum

JIRA/Confluence

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CI/CD

Job description

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Software Engineer in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• 8 years Java Engineering
• 6 years Angular UI Engineering
• 3 years of REST or SQL Engineering (ideally both)
• Kubernetes/OCP
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Java application development using Java, Spring, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, XML, JSON, RESTful APIs, JDBC, JPA, and Unit Testing frameworks.
• 6+ years of experience developing responsive and scalable user interfaces using Angular.
• 3+ years of experience in SQL Server database development, including query optimization, stored procedures, and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of J2EE architecture, object‑oriented design principles, and industry‑standard design patterns.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and supporting microservices‑based applications.
• Experience implementing and supporting DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, and team collaboration.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across development, QA, product, and operations teams.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Jira/Confluence
• AI development (Copilot, Devin)
• 1+ year of experience leveraging GitHub Copilot, GitHub Copilot Agent, Devin, or other AI‑assisted development tools for coding, testing, and productivity enhancement.
• Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk, Grafana, or similar platforms.

What You Will Be Doing

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large‑scale planning for Software Engineering.
• Review and analyze complex multi‑faceted, larger scale or longer‑term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi‑faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.

Posted By: Rene Sadlier