Job#: 3056550 Job Description: Java/Scala Developer
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (On-site)
Role Overview
An experienced developer is required to join an collaborative Agile team focused on designing and building high-quality, scalable financial systems. The successful candidate shall work directly with business users to refine requirements, design robust solutions, and assist with validation processes. This is a technical position that demands a focus on hands-on development and active system creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions utilizing core technologies
- Collaborate within an Agile environment utilizing practices such as pair programming and daily synchronization meetings
- Refine complex system requirements through active engagement with business users
- Write comprehensive unit tests and acceptance tests to ensure delivery of high-quality code
- Participate in the shared team codebase using continuous integration methodologies
- Contribute to production support rotations as required by the business unit
- Assist during quality assurance and user acceptance testing phases
Required Qualifications
Experience: Candidates must possess at least five years of professional experience developing solutions with core Java. A minimum of two years of professional experience developing with Scala or other functional programming languages is required. Experience working within a Linux/Unix environment is necessary.
Technical Skills: Proven expertise in writing Unit Tests and Acceptance/Behavior Tests is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong data structure, algorithm, and problem-solving capabilities, along with experience in continuous integration environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with message-oriented middleware such as Kafka, AMQP, MQ, or AMPS
- Familiarity with distributed systems and REST API design and development
- Experience with web application development technologies including JavaScript, AngularJS, and Bootstrap
- Knowledge of DDD, CQRS, and event-sourced systems
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python
- Experience with automated deployment technologies including Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Docker
- Understanding of relevant financial industry middle and back-office processes
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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