Java Developer

mthree • Jersey City, NJ

9d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Want to work in technology in the financial industry?
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Full‑Stack or Back‑End Java Engineer to help build and enhance next‑generation platforms supporting global post‑trade operations. You will contribute to the design, development, and modernization of systems that process corporate actions, income events, entitlements, and client reporting across multiple markets. This role is ideal for an engineer with 3–6 years of experience who enjoys solving complex problems, working in a fast‑paced environment, and delivering resilient, scalable solutions used across the firm.
About mthree:
Since 2010, mthree has been helping clients solve their business and technological challenges. We are a technology and business consultancy with a global workforce delivering significant business and IT projects in some of the largest financial services organizations worldwide.
Core Services:
Consulting and Advisory
Managed Services
Alumni Graduate Program
Alumni Pro Program
We have a global presence and are experts in delivering exceptional quality to our client base, providing consulting services across Risk, Regulation & Compliance; Vendor Products; Application Support; Application Development; Cyber & Information Security; Data Science and DevOps areas.
Our Expert program offers experienced professionals access to top roles in tech, finance, aviation and insurance. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology projects, from international trading platforms to critical applications for leading airlines. We recruit professionals who are eager to fast-track their careers in technology or operations within prestigious global organizations.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful service development.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• Familiarity with messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Ability to work in an Agile environment and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to front‑end technologies (React, TypeScript, Angular) for full‑stack roles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or internal cloud solutions).
• Knowledge of Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions, or broader post‑trade processes.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with performance tuning and large‑scale, low‑latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices and distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Implement high‑quality, scalable APIs and event‑driven components supporting Asset Servicing workflows.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and architecture teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, containerization, and migration from legacy platforms.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and production support rotations as needed.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize services for reliability, throughput, and latency.
• Maintain strong documentation and contribute to knowledge‑sharing across the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed