Senior Java Developer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on full-stack Senior Java Developer for the BI & Enterprise Reporting team. The role focuses on designing and developing scalable, high-performance, enterprise-grade applications using Java/J2EE, API-driven architecture, and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular. The developer will translate business and technical requirements into robust application designs, apply strong architectural and problem-solving skills, and deliver high-quality, secure, maintainable solutions. The position includes cross-functional collaboration, mentoring developers, and participation in technical decision-making. The posting describes a six-month-or-longer contract that may convert to full-time employment. The work location is Jersey City, with a hybrid schedule of three days; local candidates are needed.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of solid Java development experience.
- Hands-on full-stack development experience.
- Experience with Core Java, J2EE, Spring libraries, and Hibernate.
- Experience developing REST and SOAP APIs.
- Experience with Angular, including version 17 or above.
- Experience with Jenkins, OpenShift, CI/CD, and Kafka.
- Experience with Oracle 19c.
- Understanding of coding and design; the posting emphasizes that the role is 80% coding.
- Ability to lead, coach others, and drive best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD).
- Experience developing API-centric applications and integrating distributed systems.
- Experience with Angular 17 or above and modern web standards.
- Strong understanding of relational database design, especially Oracle, and writing optimized SQL queries.
- Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and secure API design.
- Experience with CI/CD automation, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Familiarity with performance tuning, profiling, and monitoring tools.
- Prior experience in a technical leadership role.
- Strong mentoring skills and experience leading or guiding development teams.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the hands-on design, development, and implementation of Java-based full-stack web applications.
- Architect and develop API-heavy, service-oriented, and microservices-based applications using REST and SOAP web services.
- Design and document low-level designs aligned with high-level architectural standards.
- Apply design patterns and architectural principles to build scalable, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
- Develop and promote reusable components and frameworks across multiple applications.
- Ensure seamless integration between Angular front ends and back-end services.
- Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure internal quality assurance for application components.
- Analyze and resolve complex production issues, including under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in containerized and cloud-native environments.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance to the team.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to application architecture, performance, and security.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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