Java/Scala Developer

Locals only

Interview Process: 2 virtual rounds; onsite interview may also be requested

Note to Vendor to find a right candidate for this job:

Please share only strong W2 candidates for this BofA Java/Scala role in Jersey City, NJ . Must have 5+ years Core Java, 2+ years Scala/functional language, and preferably Kafka/MQ/AMQP . Candidate must be willing to work onsite as required and be self-sufficient. No C2C/1099, No non-local, or relocation-dependent candidates. Please review the requirements carefully before submitting.

Job Details:

Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer with Scala

Job Location: Jersey City, NJ (4 days/week for the first 3 months)

Job Type: 12+ Months contract

Position Highlights:

• Core requirements: 5+ years core Java, 2+ years Scala or another functional language
• Message-oriented middleware experience (Kafka, AMQP, MQ, AMPS, etc.) is close to a must-have
• React or Angular helps
• Spring Boot helps
• Some database experience helpful, not a big priority
• CI/CD: Jenkins
• Source control: Bitbucket
• Environment: on-prem only, no cloud/AWS
• Individual contributor role, no hand-holding, needs someone self-sufficient
• Banking/financial experience helps since this isn't a startup and the person needs to navigate orgs to get things done, but don't screen out a strong candidate for lacking it

Job Descriptions:

Skilled JAVA developer

• 5+ years professional experience developing solutions with core Java
• Message-oriented-middleware (Kafka, AMQP, MQ, AMPS, etc.) experience
• As part of an Agile team, the candidate will work with users to refine requirements, design and develop high-quality and scalable systems, and assist users during the QA/UAT process. This is a hands-on, technical position with the expectation that a majority of the candidates time will be spent on active development tasks.

Requirements

Non-negotiable

• 5+ years professional experience developing solutions with core Java
• 2+ years professional experience developing solutions with Scala or other functional language
• Experience writing Unit Tests and Acceptance/Behavior Tests
• Ability to deliver quality code on timely basis
• Strong data structure, algorithm and problem solving skills
• Experience and desire to work in an Agile environment (pair programming, daily stand-ups, etc.)
• Demonstrable knowledge of problem domain at previous employments
• Experience working on a team, sharing code base with continuous integration
• Willing to participate in production support rota
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environment

Nice to have

• Message-oriented-middleware (Kafka, AMQP, MQ, AMPS, etc.) experience
• Distributed systems experience
• Web Application development (JavaScript, AngularJS, Bootstrap, etc.)
• REST API design and development
• DDD/CQRS/Event sourced systems experience
• Relevant industry (banking middle/back office) experience
• Experience in scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc)
• Experience with automated deployment technologies (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Docker, etc.)
• Experience with 3rd party Scala libraries and frameworks (Scalactic, Scalatra, Akka, RxScala, TypeLevel libraries, etc.)
• Understanding of Category Theory