Java Developer (core)

About the role

This role involves the hands-on development and maintenance of Java-based Compliance and Surveillance applications. The position will focus on designing, enhancing, and supporting systems that enable regulatory surveillance and monitoring. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to Compliance Technology initiatives, supporting mission-critical surveillance systems and collaborating with global teams across technology, compliance, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on development and maintenance of Java-based Compliance and Surveillance applications.
• Design, enhance, and support systems for regulatory surveillance and monitoring.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues using internal tools and frameworks.
• Support release coordination, production readiness, and deployment activities.
• Maintain and enhance existing platforms to meet evolving regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain high-level and low-level technical documentation.
• Translate business and compliance requirements into well-defined technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on Core Java development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Oracle SQL, Unix/Linux shell scripting, and Autosys job scheduling.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, production support, and release management.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Spring Framework and Java front-end technologies.
• Experience with Java application servers such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or Tomcat.
• Proficiency with Maven, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Compliance, Regulatory, or Trade Surveillance systems.
• Exposure to financial services or capital markets technology.
• Experience supporting production systems in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with audit response, regulatory change, and compliance-driven development.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.