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Senior backend Java developer (18-24 month W2 contract, hybrid in Jersey City) building and optimizing a mission-critical Prime Brokerage reporting platform that generates ~200k reports daily. Core stack: Core Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, Oracle Exadata, JVM tuning, and multithreading.

Backend Java Developer – Prime Brokerage


Location: Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week

Duration: 18–24 months

Employment Type: W2 ONLY**


W2 ONLY NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED

***NO C2C ALLOWED***


Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-performance backend applications supporting a mission-critical Prime Brokerage reporting platform. The application generates approximately 200,000 reports daily and distributes up to 1 million reports per day, requiring exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability to meet strict service-level agreements (SLAs).


Technology Stack

  • 10+ years of Java development experience
  • Core Java
  • J2EE
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices
  • Oracle Exadata database platform experience
  • Multithreading / concurrent programming expertise
  • Java Virtual Machine (JVM) experience


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Core Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices.
  • Develop and optimize multithreaded applications to support high-volume processing and concurrency.
  • Perform JVM tuning, analyze runtime behavior, and troubleshoot performance issues.
  • Develop database integrations using Oracle Exadata, JDBC, SQL, PL/SQL, and stored procedures.
  • Perform data processing, profiling, and validation within backend applications.
  • Utilize Linux, shell scripting, and command-line tools for development and troubleshooting.
  • Develop and maintain solutions using Java, Python, and shell scripting.
  • Collaborate with offshore teams to ensure high-quality delivery and timely project execution.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.


Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
  • Strong expertise in Core Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Hands-on Oracle Exadata experience is required.
  • Extensive experience with multithreading and concurrent programming.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, JDBC, and database integration.
  • Experience with JVM tuning, application performance optimization, and Linux environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing or supporting high-volume reporting applications.
  • Financial services or equities domain experience.
  • Experience with Python and shell scripting.
  • An AI-first mindset with an interest in innovation, strategic thinking, and process improvement.

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