Java/SQL Developer - Assistant Vice President

Description

The company is a global financial institution with more than 230,000 employees, handling about $5 trillion a day across its network in over 180 countries.

The tech team builds the company's proprietary Cross Functional Reference Data Foundation platform for the Prime Services area. This is an Assistant Vice President role for a software engineer with 5-8 years of progressive experience in systems analysis and hands-on programming, who has a record of delivering projects from start to finish.

You will help maintain the current platform and help shape its next stages, working in a fast-moving global setting with agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-quality Java applications, following Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring framework and Microservices practices.
• Analyse systems and write code to keep applications fast and reliable.
• Work with global development teams, business stakeholders and other technical groups to gather requirements, define solutions and deliver integrated projects.
• Improve and maintain existing platforms to keep them stable and scalable.
• Take part in every stage of the software lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment, using agile principles.
• Use strong SQL and Stored Procedures skills to interact with databases and manage data efficiently.
• Run and troubleshoot applications on Linux.
• Adjust quickly when technical requirements or priorities change, and manage several deadlines at once.
• Keep learning and collaborating with others.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in systems analysis and software application programming.
• A track record of taking software projects from inception to completion.
• Strong Java skills with hands-on coding experience.
• Deep experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Expertise in the Spring framework and Microservices architecture.
• Solid, hands-on experience with SQL and Stored Procedures.
• Experience with MS SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka.
• Experience with caching products such as Redis or Gemfire.
• Working knowledge of project management techniques, with a strong focus on agile methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with global teams.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies, including AI tools, and to help maintain and enhance the current platform.
• Experience with React, other modern web technologies and web best practices.
• Understanding of HTML5 and CSS.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (e.g., Docker) and Kubernetes.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Conditions

Full-time position based in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.

Hybrid working, with up to 2 days a week working from home.

Business casual dress code.

Base salary of $121,200.00 to $181,800.00 per year, reviewed annually.

Eligible employees may also receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Benefits and availability may vary by jurisdiction, job level and date of hire.

Hiring decisions are made and checked by people, while automated tools and AI may be used to match skills to roles.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Private medical care and life insurance.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus accident and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and a pension plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid sick leave and paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program and wellness programs.
• Special discounts for employees, family and friends.
• Access to a range of learning and development resources.