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Senior Java Developer - Financial Risk & Pricing Systems

Apex SystemsJersey City, NJ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Elevate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge distributed systems in a hybrid environment that offers both impactful work and flexibility. If you are a seasoned Java developer with a passion for financial risk and pricing systems, this role provides an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise and drive innovation within a reputable organization. Join a dynamic team and contribute to complex projects that will shape the future of financial technology.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job#: 3043273

Job Description:
Senior Java Developer - Financial Risk & Pricing Systems

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with substantial experience in financial services, specifically with multi-asset risk and pricing systems. This role involves designing and developing massively parallel distributed systems, writing and modifying code across multiple Java applications, and implementing new features based on business requirements. The position requires a candidate who can take ownership and contribute to the success of complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop massively parallel distributed systems utilizing compute grids.
  • Write, modify, and maintain code for multiple Java applications.
  • Lead and execute upgrades of major Java versions.
  • Conduct performance tuning and debugging of existing applications.
  • Implement new features according to business requirements.
  • Perform SQL development and provide some Level 3 support.
Required Qualifications

Experience:
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in financial services focusing on multi-asset risk and pricing.
  • Progressive experience of 5-8 years within the banking industry.
  • Demonstrated experience participating in large or complex projects.


Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in Core Java development and deep understanding of JVM fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in system design, performance tuning, and debugging.
  • Application development experience in Java or Python.
  • Strong skills in RDBMS and SQL.
  • Proficiency in data management with strong data analytical capabilities.


Professional Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with different levels of management.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
  • A sense of ownership, accountability, and personal investment in project success.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with financial products is required; risk knowledge is a plus.
  • Experience with Quartz is a plus.
Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week on-site.

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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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Skills

SQL
Java
Python

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