About the role

Java Full Stack Developer (AWS)
Position: Java Full Stack Developer (AWS)

Purpose of the Position:
We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with strong AWS expertise to design, develop, and support a scalable global real estate platform for a leading financial services client. The role owner will be required to build and maintain backend services, modern web front-ends, and cloud-native integrations as part of platform operations. The role owner should have hands-on full stack development experience along with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture.
Client is a global leader of end-to-end data and analytics solutions with nearly 20 years’ experience enabling customers to derive value from a variety of data-driven capabilities. Unique among its peers, client operates with the scale of a global consulting firm, yet the expertise of a niche partner.

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Client Site)
Type of Employment: Full time

Key Result Areas and Activities
 Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
 Build responsive front-end interfaces using ReactJS or Angular.
 Design, deploy, and support cloud solutions using key AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM).
 Manage data across SQL/NoSQL databases and implement event-driven processing using Kafka.
 Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
 Partner with business, technology, and banking stakeholders to ensure delivery quality, working onsite five days a week.

Work and Technical Experience

Must-Have Skill Set
 Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, Microservices
 REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA
 ReactJS or Angular
 AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, IAM)
 SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB/DynamoDB)
 Git and Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines
 Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration
 Kafka or other messaging platforms
 Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for engaging banking and technology stakeholders

Good-to-Have Skill Set
 AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate)
 Experience integrating AI/ML services or APIs

Banking or Financial Services industry experience
 Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
 Exposure to serverless architecture patterns and event-driven design
 Familiarity with enterprise API gateway and security integration patterns

Qualification:
 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (masters degree is a plus)
 Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and DevOps practices.
 5–7 years of hands-on Full Stack Java development experience, including strong AWS cloud services and enterprise application development

Qualities:
 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging executives and non-technical stakeholders
 Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced financial services environment
 Able to work collaboratively across cross-functional, self-organized teams
 Adaptable and responsive to evolving platform and stakeholder requirements
 Able to consult, write, and present persuasively to technical and business audiences
 Able to iterate based on code reviews, peer feedback, and evolving requirements
 Able to work effectively with teams and stakeholders across different time zones