Senior Java Developer
Job ID: 08717
Location: NJ [Hybrid]
Employment Type: Contract
Senior Java Developer – Prime Services Securities Finance
Location: New York City – 3 days/week onsite
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our client's Securities Finance Technology team. This role will focus on designing and building a next generation automated locates platform, a critical component in supporting securities lending operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based enterprise applications, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop a scalable, high-performance automated locates platform for securities finance business.
- Build distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications leveraging Java, Spring frameworks, and container technologies.
- Integrate with messaging systems and caching solutions for real-time processing.
- Develop and optimize SQL-based data models and queries for high-volume transactional systems.
- Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing securities finance workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring frameworks, and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven track record in building distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications using microservices architecture.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database design (MS SQL, MySQL…etc.).
- Experience with Redis caching, and messaging systems such as Kafka, MQ, SQS, and SNS.
- Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, and Bamboo for agile development and CI/CD.
- Proficiency in leveraging GitHub Copilot or Claude for productivity gains and to improve code quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Python development.
- Familiarity with Airflow, Snowflake, EKS, ECS & S3.
- Experience designing high throughput and low latency systems.
- Securities Finance business domain knowledge a plus.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems and design efficient, scalable solutions.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with other developers, business analysts, QA, and operations teams.
- Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

