Java Technical Lead

Overview

Hybrid
$0 - $0
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required

Skills

Core Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
ActiveMQ
Apache Camel
XML

Job Details

Position: Java Technical Lead (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Onsite MetroPark Office, Iselin, NJ
Duration: 6-12 months Contract-to-Hire

About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Java Technical Lead who can lead a small team while actively contributing to design, development, and integration work. This role focuses on post-trade processing for regulatory reporting and collateral management within a growing financial services environment. You will work closely with business stakeholders, ensure high-quality code delivery, and integrate with multiple enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a small team of 3 4 Java developers.
  • Design, develop, and support applications for regulatory reporting and derivatives operations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
  • Implement event-based, scalable, and secure applications using Spring Boot and Microservices.
  • Integrate systems using Apache Camel (highly preferred), ActiveMQ, and future Kafka migration.
  • Work with FpML(Preferred) and XML for data transformation and processing.
  • Write and optimize complex SQL queries for large datasets in RDBMS environments (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle).
  • Perform code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and maintain high coding standards.
  • Contribute to CI/CD processes using Jenkins, Git, and SonarQube.

  • Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-growing environment.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of Core Java server-side development experience.
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, and event-driven architecture.
  • Proficiency with messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka, JMS, IBM MQ).
  • Apache Camel integration experience (preferred).
  • Solid knowledge of FpML(preferred)) and XML parsing/processing.
  • Strong SQL skills query optimization, large datasets, and database performance tuning.
  • Proven experience leading small technical teams and conducting code reviews.
  • Exposure to financial products (IRD, FX, CRD) and post-trade/regulatory reporting.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with CI/CD tools.

  • Knowledge of collateral management systems.

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