Job Title: NAM-US-Application Programmer-Expert (USD)
Location: Rutherford, NJ
Duration: Contract - 6 months, Right to Hire
Pay Range: $142,320 - $213,480 annualized; Max bill rate $125/hr (W2)
Job ID: 407639
About TSR
TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.
In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Java Developer (C13) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, React, microservices, APIs, SQL/PLSQL, and CI/CD DevOps toolchains and a proven ability to architect, design, and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise applications while setting engineering standards and leading teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead architecture, design, and implementation of full stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and React.
- Own end-to-end delivery from requirements through development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Define and enforce coding, testing, debugging, and implementation best practices aligned to enterprise standards.
- Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align technology with business objectives.
- Resolve complex technical challenges using deep analysis of processes, system flows, and industry patterns.
- Provide architectural guidance to ensure scalability, resiliency, performance, and security.
- Design and build microservices and APIs (REST/GraphQL) and cloud-native components.
- Apply advanced knowledge of data structures, object-oriented design, and integration patterns.
- Drive adoption of CI/CD, DevOps, and AI-assisted development practices.
- Mentor and coach developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
- Contribute to strategic planning, identifying system enhancements and process optimizations.
- Ensure adherence to risk, governance, and compliance standards, managing operational risks proactively.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7 to 10+ years of software development with expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
- Proven experience building scalable full stack and microservices-based architectures.
- Frontend development with React or Angular, HTML5, and CSS for responsive UIs.
- Strong backend skills in API design, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
- Deep SQL/PLSQL expertise with relational databases, preferably Oracle.
- Hands-on CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, and OpenShift.
- Experience with Agile delivery and collaboration tools such as JIRA.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Cloud experience, preferably AWS.
- Familiarity with AI tools in development workflows.
Why TSR?
At TSR, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Additional Information
Role level: Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack, Java, React, Senior (C13). Hiring Managers: Dushyant Shah and Bathani, Bhushan. Top 2 candidates are due within 48 hours of role receipt in Fieldglass per kick-off call notes. Worker Classification: CO - Technical Staff Augmentation. Legal Entity: 00002-Citibank, N.A. Hours per Day: 8. Labor Type: Technical.
About Our Commitment
TSR is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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