Java Developer [AQ-13282]

About the role

Aquent is partnering with a prominent financial institution dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through robust technological solutions and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge Java-based web services, directly impacting the security and efficiency of critical client-facing systems. You will work in a dynamic Agile environment, leading innovation and solving complex challenges to drive the future of financial services.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features, ensuring alignment with best practices, rigorous internal standards, and project goals.
• Write well-designed, clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Springboot framework.
• Optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, resiliency, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Analyze and investigate software solution problems, meticulously documenting findings.
• Perform software maintenance and correct identified defects.
• Mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and providing essential technical guidance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality deliverables.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and related frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and front-end/back-end integration (4+ years).
• Proficiency in modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test automation (4+ years).
• Experience with writing queries and developing monitoring dashboards within a logging and monitoring platform (3+ years).
• Demonstrated experience with TDD practices and writing integration tests in Cucumber (4+ years).
• Practical experience working with document-oriented and SQL databases (2+ years).
• Experience developing Avro schemas for event streaming platforms (2+ years).
• In-depth experience in Agile methodologies and tools (4+ years).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• A strong sense of ownership, self-motivation, and a passion for resolving technical challenges.
• Proven leadership skills, capable of guiding and inspiring teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across team boundaries.

Skills

• Must-Have: Java, Springboot, AI
• Nice-to-Have: Logging and monitoring platform experience, Angular, SQL Database

Benefits

Eligible talent gain access to amazing benefits, including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a company match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.