Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Java/Scala Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Alpharetta, GA.

Wealth Management Product Technology team is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a technologically advanced team focusing on developing and enhancing the Private Banking Group, Sales applications. Candidate must have significant expertise in design and development of core Java applications as well as scalable service oriented application. Candidate should be fluent in related technologies including Spring, Spring boot, databases, database interface layers, web protocols and standards, and associated Java development tools. To be successful, the role will require the individual to understand the banking technology landscape, and to offer creative solutions that integrate current capabilities with proprietary system builds.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on development using Java and related technologies
• Design and development of Java applications as well as building scalable application based on Microservices architecture
• Work as part of a banking Agile Squad
• Candidate must have good communication skills and have the ability to lead IT deliverables
• Working in the Agile development methodologies, collaborating with business and technology teams located globally
• Actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies

Skills Required:

• 3-5+ years of hands on experience in core Java 1.8 or higher, and related technologies.
• Good working knowledge of Spring, Spring boot and spring security.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and design principals.
• Good working knowledge of Java EE, Web Services (REST, SOAP, MQ, Tomcat)
• Working experience in the Databases Design, Development, SQL, PL/SQL and Tuning (preferably DB2)
• Working experience in designing and developing user interfaces using Angular
• Working experience in understanding of requirements of large enterprise applications (security, entitlements etc.)
• Working experience and very good understanding of Design Patterns
• Good communication skills, should be able to work across both Business Users and IT teams across regions and have the ability to lead IT deliverables
• Experience in working with partners and stakeholders across geography and time zones
• Working experience in agile development methodologies
• Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Skils:

• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or any scripting language
• Working knowledge of Financial market, lending based products and Wealth Management
• Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high quality development environment

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