Full Stack Java / Apache Tomcat Engineer

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Software Engineer in Iselin, NJ (Hybrid).
Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Java (Java 8/11/17 or higher)
  • Spring Boot
  • RESTful APIs
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Angular
  • JPA / Hibernate
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Object-Oriented Design and Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Multi-threading and Concurrency
  • Design Patterns
  • Application Security Best Practices
• Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC processes, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience in application development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience writing and maintaining automation scripts using Shell, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Understanding of SSL/TLS certificates, certificate management, and secure communications.
• Experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and application deployment.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, Solace, RabbitMQ, or JMS.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support skills.
• Ansible Automation
• Certificate and Key Management experience
• OpenShift/Kubernetes experience
• Cloud-native application development
• Performance tuning and load testing experience
• Kafka or event-driven architecture experience

What You Will Be Doing

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering.
• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java technologies.
• Develop scalable and resilient Microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Build and maintain responsive web applications using Angular.
• Design and implement database solutions using JPA/Hibernate and relational databases.
• Develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications and troubleshoot concurrency-related issues.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support automated testing initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Support application deployments and production releases across multiple environments.