Java Developer

Overview

Partnering with Aquent, a forward-thinking leader in financial technology is seeking a talented software engineering professional to make a tangible, lasting 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. This is an incredible opportunity to champion modern engineering principles, explore innovative technologies, and see your code make a real-world difference in a highly collaborative, agile environment.

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.