Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Leadership
Business Operations
Finance
Coaching
API
FOCUS
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Regulatory Compliance
Data Integrity
Test-driven Development
Emerging Technologies
Financial Services
Computer Science
Software Development
Java
Spring Framework
RESTful
IT Management
Mentorship
Banking
Wealth Management
Insurance
Domain-driven Design
Microservices
Enterprise Integration
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Software Security
Financial Software
Agile
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Communication
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
MuleSoft
Job Details
Title: Senior Full Stack Java Engineer - Financial Services Technology
Location: 2-3 days/week in Claymont, DE
Job Description:
Our client is seeking Senior Full Stack Java Engineer with deep experience in financial services, wealth management, or insurance technology to drive the design and delivery of mission-critical applications. This individual will combine technical expertise with leadership skills, guiding teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that support business operations in a regulated environment. Acting as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, the Lead Engineer will ensure software solutions align with enterprise objectives and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location: 2-3 days/week in Claymont, DE
Job Description:
Our client is seeking Senior Full Stack Java Engineer with deep experience in financial services, wealth management, or insurance technology to drive the design and delivery of mission-critical applications. This individual will combine technical expertise with leadership skills, guiding teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that support business operations in a regulated environment. Acting as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, the Lead Engineer will ensure software solutions align with enterprise objectives and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based enterprise applications supporting financial and banking functions.
- Serve as a technical lead, setting engineering standards, conducting code reviews, and coaching peers and junior engineers.
- Architect and deliver API-driven, cloud-native solutions with a focus on resiliency, performance, and scalability.
- Apply deep knowledge of financial systems to ensure compliance, data integrity, and security in application delivery.
- Develop clean, reusable, and testable code using modern practices such as CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, TDD, and secure coding standards.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues while proactively identifying opportunities to optimize architecture and improve system performance.
- Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, particularly within the financial services ecosystem, and contribute to internal engineering communities of practice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of software development experience with the Java stack (Java, Spring Boot, RESTful services), including 3+ years in a technical leadership/mentorship role.
- Proven expertise supporting applications within banking, wealth management, or insurance industries.
- Strong understanding of domain-driven design, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Hands-on experience with Azure and Kubernetes (or equivalent cloud and container technologies).
- In-depth knowledge of application security and addressing vulnerabilities in financial systems.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps delivery models, including CI/CD, automation, and resiliency practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with excellent communication skills to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Certifications in Azure DevOps, MuleSoft, or related technologies are a plus.
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