Sr Java Developer w/ Banking-Financial

Senior Full Stack Java Engineer

Our client is seeking Senior Full Stack Java Engineer with deep experience in financial services, wealth management, or insurance technology to drive the design and delivery of mission-critical applications. This individual will combine technical expertise with leadership skills, guiding teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that support business operations in a regulated environment. Acting as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, the Senior Engineer will ensure software solutions align with enterprise objectives and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based enterprise applications supporting financial and banking functions.
• Serve as a technical lead, setting engineering standards, conducting code reviews, and coaching peers and junior engineers.
• Architect and deliver API-driven, cloud-native solutions with a focus on resiliency, performance, and scalability.
• Apply deep knowledge of financial systems to ensure compliance, data integrity, and security in application delivery.
• Develop clean, reusable, and testable code using modern practices such as CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, TDD, and secure coding standards.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues while proactively identifying opportunities to optimize architecture and improve system performance.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, particularly within the financial services ecosystem, and contribute to internal engineering communities of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of software development experience with the Java stack (Java, Spring Boot, RESTful services), including 3+ years in a technical leadership or senior role.
• Proven expertise supporting applications within banking, wealth management, or insurance industries.
• Strong understanding of domain-driven design, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and Kubernetes (or equivalent cloud and container technologies).
• In-depth knowledge of application security and addressing vulnerabilities in financial systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps delivery models, including CI/CD, automation, and resiliency practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with excellent communication skills to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Certifications in Azure DevOps, MuleSoft, or related technologies are a plus.