Java Software Developer - Senior

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Software Developer - Senior for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Farmington Hills, MI.

Responsibilities:
Seeking a seasoned Sr. Java developer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in J2EE Technologies. Strong expertise in Java technologies, including Java 8 & 17, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, backend REST API, DB2, and PostgreSQL. Expert in production support and resolving security findings. 5+ years of experience in financial services.

• Modify existing application code or interfaces or build new application components from detailed requirements.
• Analysis of requirements, support of the design, development of the code, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of those programs and interfaces. Documentation of the work is essential
• Participation in most aspects of programming and application development, including file design, update, storage, and retrieval
• Ability to maintain the developed solution on an on-going basis is essential
• Formulate concepts, define system scope and technical objectives based on user needs (requires very good written and verbal communication skills, ability to easily grasp business concepts, and possesses skills to build a vision)
• Enhance processes to resolve operational problems and add new functions taking into consideration schedule, resource constraints, process complexity, dependencies, assumptions, and application structure
• Candidate is required to follow the existing development methodology and coding standards, and ensure compliance with the internal and external regulatory requirements
• May guide various groups on application systems activities
• Work under general directions; typically reports to a team lead or supervisor/manager

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or information system management required
• Experience in financial services or captive auto finance companies is a strong plus
• Ability to integrate with large teams, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
• Application development experience in large scale enterprise environments is essential
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking are essential to effectively conduct the required tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously when necessary
• System development lifecycle
• System development processes and method
• Testing methods, including unit and integration testing (JUnit, JMock)
• Utilization of software configuration management tools
• Code deployment and code versioning tools
• UNIX (AIX)
• UNIX Scripting
• JAVA, J2EE, EJB, JavaBeans, JavaScript, servlets, JDBC, struts, Hibernate
• WebSphere, WSAD, MQ Series
• DB2, SQL, MS Access
• FTP/SFTP

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with front-end Angular 14+ and Struts would be a plus.

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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