Senior Java Full Stack Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Java Full Stack Engineer
Location Iselin, NJ ** Hybrid** 3 days/week on site in Iselin, 2 days remote
Duration 24 months, possibility to convert
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement-No C2C
Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets / Compliance

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to a large-scale, multi-year engineering initiative for the Global Control Room within Compliance. This role is focused on building next-generation platforms that prevent insider trading and manage material non-public information. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in a cloud-native environment, collaborating closely with both technology and product teams.

This is a hands-on engineering role 85 90% coding where you will support the build-out of new product lines and expansion into new global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java 11/17, Spring Boot, and ReactJS
• Build scalable microservices and integrate with Kafka for event-driven architecture
• Develop RESTful APIs and optimize backend performance across multiple concurrent products
• Write and optimize complex SQL Server and MongoDB queries
• Build and manage secure data pipelines using messaging technologies such as JMS, TIBCO, or Solace
• Contribute to cloud-native deployment strategies (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or PCF) using CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement

Required Qualifications

• 10 12+ years of hands-on Java development experience (not exceeding 15 years preferred)
• Strong experience with Java 11/17, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices
• Kafka integration experience 3+ years (required)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, or PCF
• Strong SQL proficiency and experience with SQL Server & MongoDB
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, pipelines
• Agile / Scrum experience required
• U.S.-based degree highly preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and resolve conflicts
• Hunger to learn, grow, and adapt early/mid-career growth mindset is essential

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI, Kafka use case innovation, or next-gen compliance platforms
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (Capital Markets / Banking experience a plus)
• Solace, JMS, or TIBCO hands-on messaging experience
• Experience contributing to solution architecture

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Full stack Java engineer with modern cloud-native build experience
• Thrives in complex, multi-year, multi-product environments
• Strong communicator and collaborator able to bridge engineering and product
• Not content with status quo motivated to grow quickly and take ownership