Sr. Java Backend Developer - Contract - 121730

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Java Backend Developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves partnering with management to enhance systems and deploy innovative solutions in a hybrid working environment. You will leverage your extensive experience in Java and enterprise applications to tackle complex challenges and drive compliance with industry standards. The company values creativity and courage, fostering a culture of professional development and teamwork. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Professional Development Training

Opportunity to work in a global environment

Work with technology industry leaders

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Java or Enterprise Apps Development.
• 3+ years in Financial services with enterprise-scale solutions.
• Strong experience with API and Web Services development.

Responsibilities

• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of complex processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adherence.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

REST/SOAP APIs

OOP Concepts

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

JProfiler

AppDynamics

MongoDB

Swagger/Open API

Job description

GFT Technologies – Proud GPTW 2024!

Location: New York, US, NY 10016

Working place: Hybrid

Job Type: Contract

If Contract - Duration: 8 months

Daily Rate: $800

GFT is looking for a Sr. Java Backend Developer who will partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements. As a GFT team member, you will be part of a high performing team of executives within a 10,000+ and growing global organization developing and implementing technology solutions for its clients and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve a variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards;
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint;
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation;
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals;
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions;
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary;
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation protecting its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 6-10 years overall experience in Java or Enterprise Apps Development;
• 3+ years of experience in Financial services, with experience building technology solutions on an enterprise scale;
• 7+ years of experience in large scale Apps development as a Full Stack developer with experience using modern technology (e.g. Java, J2EE, Angular JS, SQL, Spring, Hibernate, OpenShift). Back-end: Spring, Spring boot, Java 11+, Hibernate, Design patterns: Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes and Python;
• Good working knowledge of source code control tools and technologies is a must;
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS (Object Oriented Programming Standards) Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms;
• Strong experience developing and architecting integrated solutions with non-functional requirements like scalability, high availability, and consistency;
• Ability to write "Clean code" using Core Java, JEE, Collections, Multithreading;
• Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols;
• Fundamental database concepts and experience with a relational database (MSSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL platforms;
• Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries. MongoDB;
• Must have a good understanding of Unit testing, test coverage;
• Ability and willingness to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks;
• Fundamental understanding of and experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes;
• Usage of Swagger/Open API specification to define, document, implement and test APIs;
• A good understanding of Standard, Enterprise Design Patterns, and SOLID principles;
• Should have good understanding of Containers, docker deployment;
• Strong knowledge with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha;
• Experience in performance tuning of application and analyzing issues using tools like JProfiler/AppDynamics;
• Experience in performing effective code and design reviews;
• Experience in development of scalable high performance systems for complex analytics generation utilizing big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques;
• Experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as KAFKA;
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery technologies and tools. Experience with Jenkins.

About Our Core Values:

We live up to them because we truly believe they are vital to all of our daily lives:

• Caring
• Courageous
• Creative

It is values that create a bond between people and allow them to act in unison as a team. In fact, values are pivotal to performance.

About Us

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to growing tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

Why Choose GFT?

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
• Company Culture based on our Core Values
• Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
• Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
• Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries