Java Developer

Partnering with Aquent, a forward-thinking leader in financial technology is seeking a talented software engineering professional to make a tangible impact on the future of B2B equity compensation platforms. In this dynamic role, you will shape core applications, elevate engineering standards, and collaborate with a world-class team to deliver high-performing, secure solutions that empower thousands of users daily.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Senior Developer to join a high-performing Scrum team. In this pivotal position, you will design, develop, and maintain critical Java-based components and interfaces that set new industry benchmarks. This is your chance to lead by example, champion modern engineering principles, and explore innovative technologies to continuously elevate our application architecture. If you thrive in a collaborative, agile environment and want to see your code make a real-world difference, this is the perfect place to grow your career.

What You'll Do

• Actively contribute as a key member of a Scrum team, writing high-quality, testable, and efficient Java code.
• Ensure designs comply with specifications and uphold development best practices.
• Participate fully in agile ceremonies and maintain clear tracking of all project work.
• Practice and enforce strong engineering principles in alignment with established standards.
• Take ownership of software components from development through deployment.
• Investigate alternative technologies and present them for architectural review to support continuous improvement.
• Develop detailed documentation and tools to support users effectively.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and profile applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design for functional and non-functional qualities, including availability, resiliency, security, performance, and privacy.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience actively writing and reviewing Java code.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational databases, such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.
• 5+ years of experience writing unit and integration tests (JUnit or Mockito preferred).
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Spring/Spring Boot for enterprise application development.
• 3+ years of experience developing robust RESTful services.
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or CircleCI.
• 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., PCF, GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Proven experience troubleshooting, debugging, and profiling Java applications.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence) and GitHub for version control.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies.
• Strong ability to design for functional and non-functional qualities, including availability, resiliency, security, performance, and privacy.
• Extensive experience with Object-Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience converting SOAP services to RESTful services.
• Experience with Spring Batch and/or batch processing.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD) practices.