Job Specifications
Primary Job Title:
Backend Java Developer
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Senior Java Software Engineer
Backend Microservices Developer
Java API Engineer
Location:
New York, NY
Onsite Flexibility:
Hybrid - Once a week
Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $80 - $95/hr
Job Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to join our Workflow team, contributing to the design, development, and optimization of high-performance, distributed backend systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on backend developer with deep expertise in microservices, event-driven architectures, and enterprise-scale applications. You’ll play a key role in scaling and enhancing core services that power a global financial data platform.Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and enhance scalable backend services and APIs using Java and related frameworks.
Architect and implement microservices and distributed systems emphasizing performance and fault tolerance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Implement event-driven architectures using tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent.
Manage services end-to-end, ensuring reliability, observability, and scalability.
Participate in code reviews, architecture sessions, and best practice discussions.
Leverage DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Ansible to automate delivery pipelines.
Optimize data access and storage with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
Stay current on emerging backend technologies to continuously improve system design.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of hands-on Java development (Java 8 or higher) with enterprise-scale systems.
8+ total years of software engineering experience in backend development.
Proven expertise in RESTful API and/or GraphQL service development.
Deep understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and data structures.
Experience with distributed systems and asynchronous processing.
Hands-on with MongoDB or similar NoSQL technologies.
Practical experience using containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with build automation tools like Maven or Gradle and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision required.
Nice-to-Have Experience:
Exposure to frontend frameworks (ReactJS preferred for end-to-end understanding).
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, or event sourcing concepts.
Required Skills:
Java (8 or higher)
Microservices / Distributed Systems
RESTful API Development
Preferred Skills:
Kafka or RabbitMQ
Docker / Kubernetes
MongoDB / NoSQL Databases
Additional Skills:
CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible)
Maven / Gradle build tools
Event-driven architecture and asynchronous processing
Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
A leading provider of financial markets data and infrastructure, empowering clients to make critical investing, trading, and risk decisions worldwide. The company delivers open data platforms, innovative tools, and analytical insights that drive growth and performance across the global financial ecosystem.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 25-28225
About the Company
Global Technical Talent (GTT), a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over $1.3 billion in revenue and 5,800 US employees, is a leading provider of Total Talent Solutions. With a strong presence in the US, Canada, and India, GTT delivers Global Staffing, SOW (Statement of Work) solutions, RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing), Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll services.
Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and founded in 1999, GTT has over 22 years of experience in the staffing industry. The comp...
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