Senior Backend Java Engineer

Durham, NC

Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -022025-92627

Date Posted: 02/03/2025

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/dpgjEE

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Description:

Be at the forefront of crafting, developing, and supporting cutting-edge applications for financial trading. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences through the use of groundbreaking Java-based technologies.

Due to client requirement, 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: $60 - $65 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Innovative Environment: Work in a fast-paced setting where your expertise in Java, microservices, and cloud technologies like AWS will be put to the test.

• Career Growth: Gain exposure to high-profile trading applications within a prestigious financial firm and advance your skills in cloud development.

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic team of over 20 developers on our scrum teams, where collaboration and innovation drive our success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO FOR OUR TEAM:

• Innovation and Leadership: Drive innovation and lead teams to implement forward-thinking solutions.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with internal and external teams to deliver technology solutions.

• Problem Solving: Resolve technical roadblocks and mitigate potential risks to ensure seamless operations.

Experience Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILLS

1) REST APIs development, Strong Java EE Skills

2) 3+ years AWS services (Lambda, S3, SNS, RDS, MSK), Docker. Must be hands-on with AWS within the past year

3) Must have recent hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka

4) Frameworks – Spring, JPA, mybatis/hibernate & CI/CD(Jenkins).

5) Database knowledge – Oracle and PostgreSQL.

6) Monitoring – Datadog, Splunk, Kabana

SKILLS WE NEED:

• Technical Expertise: 10+ years in Java and microservices, with strong skills in REST APIs, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and more.

• DevOps and CI/CD: Experience with tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and monitoring platforms such as Datadog and Splunk.

• Database Proficiency: Knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.

• Agile Methodologies: Solid experience in Agile practices like Kanban and SCRUM.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Knowledge on CrDB and Snowflakes and data synchronization tools. PERF Testing.

Interview Process:

1. Two Rounds:

2. Behavioral and technical assessment of required skills.

3. Coding/practical evaluation and deep dive into technical expertise. IN PERSON PREFERRED, LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED

Join us to be part of a team that is transforming the future of trading applications with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

Education Requirements:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technology-related field.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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