Senior Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Java Developer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Stamford, CT. Hybrid schedule 3x weekly in office

This role is to work within a feature team, with the purpose of simplifying and globalizing our trade processing pipeline. Our Software Engineers work in permanent teams who are responsible for the full lifecycle (from initial development, through enhancement and maintenance to replacement and/or decommissioning).

Responsibilities :

• The design, production, testing and implementation of working code
• Works across the lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design, through coding to testing, deployment and operations
• Works in a permanent Feature Team and develops knowledge of aspects of the associated Platform across the disciplines of business, applications, data and infrastructure
• Liaises with Principal Engineers, architects in the domain and other key stakeholders to understand how the Platform works and how it supports business objectives
• Improves performance continually through the ongoing evaluation and analysis of metrics
• The application of agile methods to the development of software
• Deploys code continually and rapidly, working through backlog
• Collaborates with Principal Engineers to understand the wider Platform, Domain and Enterprise agendas
• Produces innovative ideas and confirms these through experimentation and prototyping. Engages with Principal Engineers to validate and leverage these in wider contexts by incorporation in the relevant architectures.
• Designs and develops software with a focus on the automation of build, test and deployment activities - using executable patterns

Required Skills :

• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of Java programming, including multithreading, distributed computing, message-based architectures, as well as proficiency in Spring Boot and the Spring Framework
• Hands-on knowledge of databases like MS SQL Server and Oracle
• Skilled in scripting languages including Perl, Python, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with enterprise messaging services such as Tibco EMS and IBM MQ, alongside expertise in managing Swift (MT and MX messages) and FIX protocol messages. Also proficient in Google Protocol Buffers (proto-2) for efficient data serialization

Preferred Skills :

• Preferred certifications desired in Java, Perl, Python, MS SQL, Jenkins, Google Cloud Platform/AWS

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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