Software Developer (Java/Python)

Software Developer (Java/Python)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Software Developer (Java/Python) for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Dallas, TX. Hybrid schedule, onsite 2-3 days per week.

Position Overview

This role supports a Mortgage Capital Markets (MCM) technology team responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications that process and distribute data across multiple upstream and downstream systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong backend development experience, expertise in large-scale integrations, and a solid foundation in cloud-native technologies. While some UI development may be required, the primary focus is on backend services, APIs, data integration, and application modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain large-scale enterprise applications and integration services
• Build and enhance backend systems, APIs, and data processing solutions supporting Mortgage Capital Markets initiatives
• Develop and support integrations between upstream and downstream enterprise platforms
• Contribute to cloud-native application development using modern architectures and microservices
• Support existing production applications, troubleshoot issues, and participate in incident resolution activities
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations
• Participate in application deployments, release management, and CI/CD processes
• Work with messaging, monitoring, observability, and automation tools
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and technology leadership to define and implement solutions
• Participate in Agile development activities, code reviews, and technical design discussions
• Support test automation, monitoring, reliability, and application performance initiatives
• Contribute to front-end development efforts using Angular, React, and JavaScript when required

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale applications with complex integrations
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and/or Python
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs, Web Services, and enterprise integrations
• 4+ years of experience with databases and data technologies including one or more of the following: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, and Elasticsearch
• Strong SQL skills, including writing, reading, debugging, and optimizing SQL queries
• 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• 3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes and containerized application environments
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD and build automation tools such as Maven, Gradle, and Jenkins
• 3+ years of experience with test automation, monitoring, and application reliability practices
• 2+ years of experience with front-end technologies including Angular, React, and JavaScript
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Mortgage Capital Markets, Capital Markets, Banking, or Financial Services applications
• Experience with job scheduling and orchestration tools such as CRON, Tidal, Autosys, or Airflow
• Experience using application and infrastructure monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or similar platforms
• Experience working in Agile environments with a strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments and resolving complex application issues
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka and IBM MQ