SmallTalk (Lead Level) - NC, NJ, DE, TX, AZ

Job#: 3026381

Job Description:
Client: Financial Services
Team: TBA
Job Title: Specialty Software Engineer 4 - SmallTalk (Lead Level)
Primary Locations:

• Wilmington, DE (2200 Concord Pike)
• Iselin, NJ
• Zone 2 eligible locations: Charlotte, NC Phoenix, AZ (Rose Garden) Irving, TX

Location Tier: Zone 1
Bill Rate: $90 - $96
Contract Length: 12 Months (Possible Extension or Conversion)
RTO Requirement: 3 Days Onsite Mandatory

Top Requirements:

10+ years of SmallTalk development experience (must be recent or within the last few years)

Ability to package and deploy SmallTalk applications in non-production environments

Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design principles

Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and quickly learn complex business logic

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Engineering background must be active (not long gaps or shift to PM roles)

Plusses / Nice to Have:

Full-stack Java experience (especially backend)

Experience with modernization efforts transitioning SmallTalk Java

Experience with React UI

Experience supporting large enterprise legacy systems

Ability to help organize work, lead technically, and act as a senior team member

Experience supporting credit card servicing or call center applications

Job Summary:

The Specialty Software Engineer 4 will serve as a senior/lead engineer supporting legacy SmallTalk applications used for credit card servicing in enterprise call centers. The engineer will work on both maintenance and modernization initiatives, contributing to two-week Agile sprints while helping guide the team through complex technical challenges. The role includes enhancing SmallTalk applications, troubleshooting issues, deploying builds, onboarding modernization patterns, and supporting a multi-year initiative to migrate the platform to Java.

The engineer is expected to operate as a technical lead, assisting with project organization, mentoring team members, and providing deep legacy-system expertise while supporting long-term modernization toward cloud-ready Java solutions.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain business-critical SmallTalk applications

Package and deploy SmallTalk builds into non-production environments

Support the modernization program transitioning legacy systems into Java

Work with team members in two-week Scrum sprints

Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes

Collaborate with cross-functional partners across SmallTalk, Java, UI, and QA teams

Assist with backend Java development as needed

Learn and apply complex business rules related to credit card servicing

Follow engineering standards and contribute to documentation and design reviews

Serve as a senior technical contributor, helping organize work and guide best practices

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