Sr. Java Engineer / Rest API, Microservices / SQL / Kafka / AWS - Newpoort Beach

Motion Recruitment; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Sr. Java Developer for an onsite role in Newport Beach, CA. You will work with Spring Boot, REST APIs, Oracle and PostgreSQL to build enterprise backend systems for a major financial client.

The job emphasizes scalable services, production support, and cross-functional collaboration. The position is 4+ days onsite with a 6-12 month contract-to-hire structure. Attractive hourly compensation is offered with standard benefits and a strong emphasis on code quality and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional Java development experience building enterprise apps.
• Strong Spring Boot, REST APIs, and backend design experience.
• Oracle DB experience with SQL, data modeling and performance tuning.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD, testing and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support backend apps using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle, REST APIs.
• Build scalable services and backend components for critical workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, and stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code; participate in reviews and release readiness.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement durable fixes.
• Create technical docs and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, resiliency, observability, and efficiency.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Oracle

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Microservices

SQL

Cloud

Git

Agile

Tools

Kafka

Job description

Our client is a software and consulting company with long-standing client relationships and an emerging products division. Their primary expertise is in application development, data visualization, Information Technology (IT), and Their clients include large financial firms, utilities and Federal customers.

They are looking for a Sr. Java Developer with strong experience in Spring Boot, Rest API, Oracle, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, Microservices Architecture, SQL, Cloud experience responsible for building web applications alongside system architects for one of the top financial investment and bond trading firms in America.

this position is in Newport Beach CA at least 4 days a week onsite required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on Java development experience building enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, service integrations, and backend application design.
• Strong Oracle database experience, including SQL development, query optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience building and supporting business-critical or distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD, automated testing, and production support.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive work through completion.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing cloud-native applications and services.
• Experience with messaging or event-driven architectures, including AMPS, Kafka, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in Agile software development teams.
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar tools.
• Exposure to fixed income, trading technology, electronic trading platforms, new issue workflows, financial services, or asset management environments

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Build scalable services, integrations, and backend components that support business-critical workflows.
• Partner with Product Owners, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and release readiness.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, resiliency, observability, developer productivity, and engineering efficiency.

Job Breakdown

• 90% Hands On
• 10% Client Facing / Team integration

The Offer

Contract Duration: 6-12 Months contract to hire

55-75/hr

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

This position does not offer sponsorship.