Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Developer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

The Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets Technology is a globally distributed but close-knit team based in NY, LN, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune. We are a highly innovative team that works in small groups that learn, grow, and succeed together. We follow Agile development practices to deliver high quality solutions that delight our customers. As a member of the team, you will interact with others who are genuine and want you to succeed. Your talent, experience, and voice are valued and will make a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Build time critical and revenue generating applications for investment banking and global capital marketing businesses
• Collaborate with your peers across the globe to build innovative user experiences which delight our users
• Use design thinking to improve developer efficiency
• Apply your knowledge of APIs, components, security standards, testing tools, web browsers, mobile development, etc. to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Work closely with Product Management Team, UX, Development & QA Teams to deliver timely and quality deliveries.
• Successfully multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, fully engaged full-stack developer role.

Required Skills:

• Strong Java developer (4+ years) - Understanding of functional and reactive programming in Java
• Experience in using Spring Containers (with Spring Boot) for enterprise applications
• Experience in developing REST APIs using Spring Boot 2.0 (reactive) and skilled in Open API (swagger) specification. UI Technologies - HTML5/Angular 2+ or other similar JavaScript based UI frameworks
• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Responsive designs
• Experience in relational data bases like DB2 or PostgreSQL
• Experience with unit testing of frontend components
• Knowledge of (and a passion for) current trends and best practices in architecture, including performance, accessibility, security, and usability.
• Excellent analytical & communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Scripting languages such as python
• Experience with BDD testing and tools
• Cloud-native development experience (Docker, Kubernetes, containerization, orchestration)
• Experience with distributed systems architecture concepts such as micro services and micro frontends
• Experience with software development and collaboration tools (GitHub, Jira/Rally, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience in using GIT for source control management, and Automated Build Deployment tools (eg: Jenkins)
• Open source or other community contribution

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 .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.