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Kelly

Backend Java Developer

Hybrid

Jersey city, United states

Senior

Freelance

02-12-2025

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Skills

Java SQL Apache Kafka Docker Prioritization Linux apache Process Improvement Spring OpenShift Kafka

Job Specifications

Grow your career as a Backend Java Developer with an innovative global bank working in Jersey City, NJ. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's or above in Computer Science.
10+ years of expert-level experience in both Java (using Spring in a Linux environment) and SQL/RDBMS.
Proven track record of complex, real-time, multi-tier solution development.
Experience on middle office STP (Straight-Through Processing) platforms.
Detailed level knowledge (product/contract level) in futures, equities or fixed income markets.
Evidence of commitment to process improvement & client service.
Able to understand user requirements and provide roadmaps and plans to achieve desired solutions.
Experience in full lifecycle development.
Strong working knowledge of message oriented/event driven multi-threaded services with an emphasis on throughput and latency.
Quickly grasp/master new requirements and related knowledge.

Desired Skills & Experience

In-depth knowledge and experience of the OTC business from trading through to settlement and clearing.
Knowledge of Oracle, Tibco EMS, Apache Kafka, Elastic Search, Docker, OpenShift or related technologies.
Strong knowledge of the FpML standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Hands-on back-end core Java development on a distributed & message-oriented OTC post trade processing and clearing system.
Participate in requirements analysis & prioritization by working closely with PM, BA and product development teams.
Work with primary support staff to ensure successful operation of functionality post release.
Provide Level 3 support for production issues.
Work with other developers and analysts locally & offshore to assist in the global rollout of the OTC Clearing platform.
Apply an understanding of Futures and OTC financial products to the full development lifecycle.
Ownership of relationships with internal teams supplying some of the technology/solutions for Futures.
Adhere to corporate development standards and principles.

About the Company

We've been helping organizations find the people they need longer than any other company in the world. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 450,000 people with work every year. Know more