Senior Java Application Developer

We are hiring Senior Java Application Developer!

Role: Senior Java Application Developer


Supporting: Large Financial Services Client


Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based)


Assignment Type: Contract Only


Duration: ~12 Months


Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact, mission-critical initiative focused on modernizing and enhancing core banking platform integrations. As a Senior Java Application Developer, you'll play a key role in designing and building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that power complex distributed systems.


You'll work alongside highly skilled engineering teams, contributing your expertise in microservices, APIs, and enterprise-level application development, while shaping solutions that directly influence performance, reliability, and user experience at scale.


If you're a passionate developer who thrives in complex environments and wants to make a real impact, apply today and take the next step in your career!


Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize robust software solutions using Java/J2EE and modern frameworks
• Build and enhance APIs and microservices using REST and SOAP architectures
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions across the full SDLC
• Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code following best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and meet delivery timelines
• Implement efficient data structures and algorithms to improve system performance
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release processes
• Participate in code reviews and mentor team members to maintain code quality
• Support continuous improvement through collaboration, feedback, and innovation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in software/application development
• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, XML, OpenAPI, Maven, and ANT
• Proven experience building APIs, web services, and microservices (REST/SOAP)
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control
• Strong knowledge of web technologies and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred:

• Experience with WebSphere deployments
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible
• Exposure to mainframe technologies (COBOL, CICS, z/OS)
• Experience within financial services environments

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $77.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.


This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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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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