Java & Python Senior Developer - AVP - NJ/NY

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Developer in the application development area in Credit Risk Technology Team with experience building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. We are seeking individuals who are motivated to take challenging tasks.

Team Background

The Financials Technology Team is responsible for delivering solutions for credit risk management. The tools enable risk analysts and risk managers to perform tasks related to credit financial analysis for various business groups. Key focus areas include extending financial reporting and analytics capabilities, building a self-service portal, creating a service‑oriented architecture for credit assessments for loans, and extending the credit analysis process to ensure consistency with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Mentorship
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev engineers.
  • Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Lead complex projects from inception to completion.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
  • Lead development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Implement advanced CI/CD techniques such as blue/green deployments, canary releases, and feature flags.
  • Optimize pipelines for speed and reliability.
• Containerization and Orchestration
  • Lead implementation and management of containerized applications using Docker.
  • Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex containerization and orchestration issues.
• Monitoring and Logging
  • Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
  • Analyze monitoring data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Cloud Services
  • Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Utilize cloud‑native services to build scalable and resilient applications.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.
• Security
  • Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure.
  • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Develop and enforce security policies and standards.
  • Lead security incident response efforts.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
  • Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement preventative measures.
• Documentation
  • Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all processes and systems.
• Skills
  • Experience with Java, Spring, and REST APIs.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python.
  • Expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and Big Data.
  • Hands‑on experience with AI development tools like Co‑pilot, DEVIN, etc.
  • Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
  • Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk).
  • Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and self‑directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and staying up‑to‑date with the latest technologies.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Java and Python.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques and methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

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