Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. Java Developer/Lead for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Rutherford, NJ or Jersey City, NJ .

Responsibilities :

• Lead large-scale engineering initiatives, mentor senior engineering talent, and actively contribute to solution design and development.
• Strategic Leadership & Execution
  • Drive Agentic AI development across product lines, leveraging LLMs for implementing business use cases and AI-driven automation to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value.
  • Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns.
  • Build foundational frameworks across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead.
  • Lead data engineering efforts, including:
    • Data modeling
    • Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
    • Batch and streaming data processing
    • Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines
    • Big data technologies
  • Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on Technical Leadership
  • Actively contribute to product requirements analysis and solution architecture.
  • Lead proof-of-concepts, design of critical components, and code reviews,.
  • Implement agents using Google's ADK
  • Implement foundational components across Java, Python, and React or Angular for enterprise-grade applications.
  • Champion AI-based code generation tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability.
• People & Process Leadership
  • Mentor and lead a global team of engineering leads and senior developers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards.

Required Skills :

• 15+ years in software engineering, with 8+ years in hands-on leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed architectures.
• Experience in the following AI/ML technologies
  • Development: Python, FastAPI, Java, Spring AI, Async Programming
  • Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models
  • Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Fine-tuning
  • AI Frameworks: Google's ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face
  • Orchestration: LangGraph, Multi-Agent Systems
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Advanced Retrieval
  • Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring
  • Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering, Workflow Design, GenAI Optimization

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelor's or master's (preferable) degree in engineering or sciences
• Experience with Financial Risk and Data.
• Certifications in AI/ML engineering & Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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