Job#: 3031585 Job Description:Apex Systems is a world class services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity for a Full Stack Java Developer to join our fast-paced financial services partner on an exciting initiative!
Role: Full Stack Java Developer
Location: NYC, Hybrid onsite
Term: 8+ Mo.
Role Overview: Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer to support and modernize a core Java platform that underpins front-office trading and capital markets functions. This role is part of a highly technical delivery team focused on uplisting, remediation, and modernization of a mature Java environment within a regulated, high-availability financial services context.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working close to the code, understands production systems, and is comfortable navigating the controls, governance, and rigor that come with investment banking technology.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and enhance Java-based applications supporting front-office trading and capital markets workflows
- Contribute to application modernization and uplift initiatives, including refactoring legacy components and improving performance, stability, and scalability
- Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a team-based Agile environment
- Support production-oriented development, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and remediation work
- Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, and regulatory standards common to global financial institutions
- Document technical designs and actively participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications- Strong hands-on Java development experience (backend-leaning full stack)
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Experience developing in enterprise or regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred)
- Comfortable working on complex, existing codebases rather than greenfield only
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluent English required
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience- Exposure to Fixed Income or Capital Markets technology (trading, risk, market data, post-trade, etc.)
- Experience with common Santander-adjacent stacks such as:
- Spring / Spring Boot
- RESTful services and API-based architectures
- SQL and relational databases
- Front-end exposure (e.g., Angular, React, or similar)
- CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git-based workflows)
- Cloud exposure (AWS or similar environments)
- Familiarity or curiosity around AI-assisted development, automation, or analytics
- Spanish language skills (nice to have, not required)
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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