Java Developer (Equities - Prime Services)

Title: Java Developer (Equities - Prime Services)

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Need Locals or nearby)

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Rate: $55/hr on C2C

Experience Range: 8-10 years

Interview mode: Video then F2F

Client: Jefferies

No H1/CPT

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Our client is seeking experienced Java Developers to design and build a scalable, high-performance automated locates platform for their securities finance business. You will develop distributed, enterprise-grade applications using modern Java frameworks, cloud technologies, and microservices architecture in a collaborative equities environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Design and develop scalable, high-performance systems for securities finance automation, including the automated locates platform

Build distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring frameworks, Docker, and Kubernetes

Develop and optimize SQL-based data models and queries for high-volume transactional systems across relational databases

Integrate with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, SQS, SNS) and Redis caching solutions for real-time data processing

Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services and microservices architecture

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing securities finance workflows and legacy systems

Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance code quality and productivity

Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to maintain high standards

Requirements

8-10 years of professional Java development experience with deep expertise in Core Java and Spring frameworks

Strong proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture patterns

Expert-level SQL skills and relational database design experience with MS SQL and/or MySQL

Hands-on experience with distributed messaging systems (Kafka, MQ) and AWS messaging services (SQS, SNS)

Proven experience with Redis caching and AWS cloud services in production environments

Strong understanding of high-performance, scalable system design for financial services or similarly demanding domains

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus