Sr. Java Developer with Digital Assets exp. - w2

Role: Sr. Java Developer with Digital Assets exp.

Location: NYC, NY (Onsite/Hybrid)

Duration: Long-term Contract

Employment Type: W2

Technology: Prioritize Java + Spring Boot + Microservices + Kafka + Blockchain/Digital Assets + Financial Services experience.

Domain: Must have exp. with digital assets

Job Description:

Client is expanding its digital asset capabilities, particularly in institutional custody, tokenization, and integrating traditional financial systems with blockchain technology.

For a Java Developer position at client side, Digital Assets experience means experience developing software that supports digital financial assets, blockchain-based transactions, digital asset custody, and tokenized securities.

For a Java Developer supporting client’s Digital Assets team, I would prioritize the following skills.

Core Java development

* Java 11/17/21

* Spring Boot and Spring Microservices

* REST APIs

* Kafka and event-driven architecture

* SQL and database development

* Distributed systems

* Docker and Kubernetes

* Unit testing and CI/CD

Digital Assets experience

* Blockchain fundamentals

* Digital asset custody or wallet infrastructure

* Tokenization of securities or other financial assets

* Blockchain APIs and node integrations

* Smart contract integration

* Cryptographic signing and secure key management

* Transaction lifecycle, validation, and reconciliation

3. What kind of candidate should you submit to client?

I would divide candidates into three categories.

Candidate profile Suitability

Java + Spring Boot + hands-on blockchain development Strong match

Java + banking/financial services + digital asset custody or tokenization Strong match

Java + traditional banking applications, with no blockchain or digital asset exposure Potential match, but digital asset experience needs validation

A candidate does not necessarily need to have developed a cryptocurrency from scratch. Experience building enterprise applications that interact with blockchain networks, digital wallets, tokenized assets, or secure transaction-processing platforms may be relevant.