Hybrid: Java Developer/Kafka & Recent Experience of Banking & Capital Markets at Jersey City, NJ (Only Locals with Local DL/ 15+ Years of Exp Required)

Title: Java Developer

Duration: 1 Year+

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Only Locals)

Visa: No H1B, CPT, OPT

Interview: Virtual

We need: A senior (15+ years) Java developer with recent experience in writing Workflow applications, Kafka, Multi-threading and Spring Boot/Microservices. Candidates must have Strong expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs as well as Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, or similar. Experience with event-driven and distributed system design, Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.) and Proficiency in multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our Securities Services division. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing a workflow application for account opening, a critical system that enhances operational efficiency and client onboarding. The ideal candidate has strong Java development experience, expertise in messaging technologies like Kafka or MQ, and a background in building scalable, distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain a workflow-driven account opening application using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka, MQ, or other messaging technologies.
• Develop robust APIs and integrations with internal systems and external platforms.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of applications.

System Integration & Messaging

• Design and implement asynchronous messaging patterns using Kafka or MQ for real-time data processing.
• Optimize message-driven workflows to enhance system efficiency and reduce processing latency.
• Ensure reliable message delivery, partitioning, and fault tolerance in a distributed environment.

Collaboration & Agile Development

• Work closely with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.

Testing, Deployment & Security

• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment and release management.
• Ensure applications meet security and compliance requirements in line with JPMC policies.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, or similar.
• Experience in event-driven and distributed system design.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.).
• Proficiency in multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in financial services, particularly Securities Services or Custody.
• Knowledge of workflow engines and business process automation.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.