Lead/Sr. Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Lead/Sr. Java Developerfor a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial clients in Jersey City, NJ.
Responsibilities:
The Account Master Central (AMC) team within Institutional Service Group (ISG) is seeking a core java senior developer to join our engineering team in NJ. Potential candidates MUST have experience with and are enthusiastic about developing all areas of middle-tier and back-end system programming. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: writing large scale Java programs in pure core Java to facilitate both batch and real-time processing. All processes will be deployed to Unix/Linux environments; therefore, a working understanding of Unix/Linux is required. ALL potential candidates MUST be able to work in a dynamic team environment which includes developers working with different technologies (other than Java such as C#/.NET and Unix) across multiple regions and be able to integrate their application components with other team members. This is NOT a lead or architect position. The Applications Development Senior position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Strong experience in JAVA, Spring/Spring Boot/Spring Batch, SOAP/Restful Services
• Strong experience in SQL (Oracle). PL/SQL programming expertise is preferred
• Strong Software design Skills
• Good experience in Micro-Service development
• Strong Experience with Messaging (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Expertise in Unix (Linux) commands & scripting
• Process and tools to produce well written low defect rate code
• Experience of collaboration tools (source control)
• Excellent aptitude for analysis and problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-Motivated and willingness to learn as well as contribute to the wider team

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Graph DB(e.g., Neo4J) is a plus
• Good Knowledge & Experience on Workflow(e.g., JBPM) is a plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
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