Sr Java Developer

Sr Java/J2EE  Developer 

6 Months contract –     later C2H (Contract to Hire)

McLean , VA – On-site   M-F  

Interview Type: MS Teams - Video Mandatory | In Person

 Must Have Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a finance background and solid technical expertise in both core and advanced Java, as well as the Spring framework and relational databases.
• Experience with JDK 8+ is required (Team is moving to JDK 21)
• 80% back end and 20% front end (Front end experience is not a deal breaker)
• Python and AI experience a plus
• Somebody with Finance background is a plus (Specially with Fixed income and backend securities)

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Engage business users to define the requirements and design for a vast array of tools supporting trade analytics, pooling & securitization, trade capture, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Application development, prototyping, and high-level technical consulting.
• Work closely with team members and business partners to develop cutting-edge technology solutions under tight deadlines.
• Predict effects of configuration changes; identify application bottlenecks and opportunities to optimize performance.

Basic Requirements:

• 7-10 years of IT experience in design, development, integration, and testing of software solutions based on J2EE technologies including servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), and JDBC.
• 7-10 years of experience with relational databases including Sybase, SQL Server, MySQL, and/or DB2.
• 3-5 years of experience with managing, building, and deploying code through tools including Eclipse, GIT, Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins.
• 3-5 years of experience designing and executing JUnit test cases using Mockito framework based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.
• Ability to think critically and act expeditiously to evaluate situations, make decisions, and solve problems.
• Flexible and versatile to adapt to any new environment and work on any project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to work effectively with continuous change and short deadlines.
• Demonstrated business acumen, problem-solving skills, intellectual maturity, and relationship management skills.