Job#: 3030994 Job Description: We are hiring a Senior Java / J2EE Developer!Role: Senior Java / J2EE Developer
Supporting: Large Financial Services Client
Location: McLean, VA(Onsite)
Assignment Type: Contract Only
Duration: Approx. 3 Months
Role Overview:We are seeking a seasoned Senior Java / J2EE Developer to join a fast-paced, highly collaborative technology team building and enhancing critical enterprise applications. This role offers a strong mix of backend and frontend development (approximately 60/40), with a focus on delivering new features, improving existing systems, and supporting complex reconciliation and analytics tools. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and are comfortable partnering closely with business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and design solutions supporting analytics, reporting, trade capture, and reconciliation tools
- Develop, enhance, and support applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular
- Perform hands-on application development, prototyping, and technical consulting
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions under tight deadlines
- Identify performance bottlenecks, assess configuration changes, and implement optimizations
- Support issue resolution and complete ad-hoc requests to ensure business continuity
Qualifications:- 7-10 years of overall professional experience, with 5-7+ years in Java/J2EE application development
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot (RESTful services), and Angular (any version)
- Experience with relational databases such as Sybase, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, and/or DB2
- Familiarity with modern DevOps and CI/CD tools including Git, Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins
- Experience writing and executing unit tests using JUnit and Mockito
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to adapt quickly, work through ambiguity, and manage changing priorities
Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $56.00 and $82.26per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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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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