Java Web Developer - 00087092

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Java Web Developer (SS&C Technologies, Inc.; Skillman, NJ): Responsible for full-stack development, including front-end & back-end components of web applications deployed on cloud or network environs. Requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, & front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular. Will build scalable, high-performance apps, ensuring code quality, & collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance & maintainability. Specific responsibilities: Design, develop & maintain dynamic & high-performance web apps by leveraging Java, Spring Boot framework, & Hibernate ORM. Ensure efficient & scalable backend architecture, focusing on robust app functionality, high availability, & seamless integration with front-end components & external systems. Proactively address performance optimization, code quality, & app security through rigorous testing & continuous improvement. Utilize HTML, CSS & JavaScript to craft visually appealing & responsive UI. Leverage modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular to ensure fast rendering, dynamic content handling & rich UX across devices & screen sizes. Migrate legacy monolithic apps into flexible & scalable microservices architecture. Decouple business functionalities into independent services, enhance system maintainability, scalability & deployment efficiency while ensuring minimal downtime during migration. Design & implement event-driven architectures to support real-time data streaming & updates using tools like Apache Kafka or Message Queues (MQ). Enhancing system responsiveness & improve flow of info between decoupled services, enabling faster decision-making & real-time user interaction. Develop RESTful APIs to enable efficient, reliable comms between front- & back-end systems. Create well documented, scalable & secure endpoints to support seamless UX & smooth integration with client-side frameworks. Offer continuous support for apps in production, proactively monitor & troubleshoot performance, stability & security issues. Quickly address incidents, minimize downtime & ensure the app runs smoothly by applying necessary patches, updates & optimizations. Analyze & enhance app performance by identifying bottlenecks & optimize both codebase & infrastructure. Improve app scalability to handle growing user demands, utilizing load balancing, caching & efficient database mgmt techniques. Perform rigorous software testing (unit, integration, system) to ensure reliability & stability. Utilize debugging tools to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes & apply effective solutions to ensure code quality & functionality align with user expectations. Ensure high code quality by integrating tools such as Veracode, SonarQube, or PMD into the development pipeline. Detect potential vulnerabilities, enforce coding standards & identify areas for code improvement, enhancing maintainability & reducing technical debt. Manage database schemas & interactions with relational databases such as MySQL & Oracle. Optimize query performance, ensure data integrity & develop scalable database solutions. Work closely with PMs, designers, QA & other stakeholders to build scalable, secure & user-centric solutions using strong communication skills & a collaborative mindset to deliver projects on time while meeting both functional & non-functional reqs. Partner with reliability engineers to proactively address/resolve production issues, ensuring high system availability & uptime. Use monitoring tools & post-incident analysis to implement corrective measures & prevent issues from recurring. Adhere to industry standards, compliance regs & best practices to ensure secure, reliable & maintainable code. Stay up to date with evolving industry trends, ensure development processes are aligned with legal, security & ops reqs. This role is based in Skillman, NJ with a telecommuting benefit; the incumbent must reside within commuting distance of SS&C's Skillman office.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, plus 4 years of experience in software development role.

Must have: Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, as well as the ability to design and develop robust, scalable web applications from end-to-end. Expertise in Java programming language, with a deep understanding of the Spring Boot framework for building microservices and enterprise-level applications. Proficient in front-end development, with hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular. Capable of creating responsive, user-friendly interfaces that deliver seamless experiences across various platforms and devices. 2 years of experience in working with cloud platforms like AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Microsoft Azure, with expertise in deploying, managing, and scaling cloud-based applications, utilizing services like compute, storage, networking, and security. 2 years of experience designing and implementing microservices, focusing on decoupling business logic into independent, self-contained services that can be independently deployed, scaled, and maintained, promoting flexibility and agility in software development. 2 years of experience in migrating legacy monolithic applications to microservices-based architectures, including planning, designing, and executing the transition to ensure minimal downtime and improved scalability. 2 years of hands-on experience with code quality analysis tools such as Veracode, SonarQube, or PMD, ensuring that development adheres to best practices in terms of security, code quality, and maintainability by identifying potential vulnerabilities and technical debt early in the development lifecycle. Proficient in using modern source control systems like GitHub, CVS, or SVN to manage version control, enabling collaborative development, efficient code review processes, and easy tracking of changes across distributed teams.

Salary: $160,805 to $180,000 per year. SS&C offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan, personal/vacation time off, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, and parental leave.

Apply online at or send resume to: Amanda Delpidio, Talent Acquisition, SS&C Technologies, Inc., Ref: 00087092. An EOE.

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

New Jersey: The expected base salary for the position is between $160,805 USD to $180,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.