Full Stack Java / Apache Tomcat Engineer

$76.38 - $83.7

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Software Engineer in Iselin, NJ (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

• Java (Java 8/11/17 or higher)

• Spring Boot

• RESTful APIs

• Microservices Architecture

• Angular

• JPA / Hibernate

• Apache Tomcat

• Strong understanding of:

• Object-Oriented Design and Programming

• Data Structures and Algorithms

• Multi-threading and Concurrency

• Design Patterns

• Application Security Best Practices

• Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.

• Experience with source control tools such as Git.

• Strong knowledge of SDLC processes, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and DevOps practices.

• Hands-on experience in application development, testing, deployment, and production support.

• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments.

• Experience writing and maintaining automation scripts using Shell, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.

• Understanding of SSL/TLS certificates, certificate management, and secure communications.

• Experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and application deployment.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, Solace, RabbitMQ, or JMS.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.

• Strong troubleshooting and production support skills.

• Ansible Automation

• Certificate and Key Management experience

• OpenShift/Kubernetes experience

• Cloud-native application development

• Performance tuning and load testing experience

• Kafka or event-driven architecture experience

What You Will Be Doing

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering.

• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.

• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.

• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java technologies.

• Develop scalable and resilient Microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.

• Build and maintain responsive web applications using Angular.

• Design and implement database solutions using JPA/Hibernate and relational databases.

• Develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications and troubleshoot concurrency-related issues.

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support automated testing initiatives.

• Analyze and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.

• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.

• Support application deployments and production releases across multiple environments.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.