Full Stack Java Developer (VP)

Description Hybrid 4 days onsite in New York, NY

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (VP Level) to join a high-performing Equities Engineering team responsible for modernizing a global trading platform used across capital markets. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major transformation initiative involving legacy modernization, cloud-native architecture, microservices, real-time messaging, and AI-assisted software development.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $84.00 to $94.00/hr. w2

JN -052026-106970

Responsibilities

• Modernizing a 30+ year trading platform into a microservices-based architecture
• Building scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services
• Developing modern Angular-based user interfaces and dashboards
• Creating event-driven solutions using Kafka, MQ, and real-time messaging technologies
• Supporting cloud-native application development and deployment
• Collaborating with Product, Trading, Operations, and Engineering stakeholder
• Solving complex scalability, latency, resiliency, and performance challenges
• Leveraging AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework
• REST APIs & Microservices Architecture
• Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco, or similar messaging technologies
• Oracle, SQL Server, or other relational databases
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• CI/CD, Git, DevOps practices
• JUnit, Jasmine, Karma, or equivalent testing frameworks
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and production support experience

Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.