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Photon

Java Developer

Berkeley Heights, NJ

$53.25 - $69/hr

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Java Developer with strong experience in Java Backend development , Microservices architecture , and Kubernetes (K8s) based deployments. The ideal candidate ...

Infosys

Java Backend Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Required : • Experience in software development using Java, Spring Boot • Experience in Java 8, ... Devops Company : Infosys is a technology company that offers consulting, outsourcing, cloud ...

Jobsbridge

Mid Level Java Developer(Back-End)

Newark, NJ · On-site

$53.25 - $69/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. PL/SQL programming Oracle stored procedure and Java stored procedure ...

Jobsbridge

Mid Level Java Developer(Back-End)

Newark, NJ · On-site

$53.25 - $69/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Skills Required: PL/SQL programming Oracle stored procedure and Java stored ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backend Engineer Java, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backend Engineer Java, you need a solid understanding of Java programming, data structures, algorithms, and experience with backend frameworks, typically supported by a relevant degree or industry experience. Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and build systems like Maven or Gradle is commonly required. Problem-solving ability, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for excelling in collaborative and fast-paced development environments. These combined skills ensure robust, scalable backend systems that meet business needs and integrate smoothly within larger software architectures.

How does a Backend Engineer Java typically collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders in a project?

As a Backend Engineer Java, you will regularly collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between server-side logic and user interfaces. This often involves participating in design discussions, clarifying API requirements, and troubleshooting integration issues. You’ll also engage with product managers, QA engineers, and sometimes DevOps teams to align on project goals, timelines, and deployment strategies. Effective communication is key to translating business requirements into reliable backend solutions and maintaining smooth workflows across the team.

What does a Backend Engineer Java do?

A Backend Engineer Java is responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and application programming interfaces (APIs) using the Java programming language. They ensure that the backend of web applications or software systems is efficient, secure, and scalable. Their work often involves collaborating with frontend developers, designing system architecture, and optimizing performance to handle large volumes of user requests. Backend Java engineers often use frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate and work with databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.

What is the difference between Backend Engineer Java vs Backend Developer Java?

AspectBackend Engineer JavaBackend Developer Java
Primary FocusDesigning, developing, and maintaining server-side applications and systemsImplementing and coding backend functionalities based on specifications
ResponsibilitiesSystem architecture, performance optimization, API developmentWriting code, debugging, integrating databases
Skills & CertificationsJava, Spring, REST APIs, SQL, cloud platformsJava, Spring, SQL, version control, testing tools
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, project planning, architecture designCode implementation, debugging, feature development

Both roles require Java expertise and similar certifications, but Backend Engineer Java typically involves higher-level system design and architecture responsibilities, while Backend Developer Java focuses more on coding and implementing features. Employers often see these roles as complementary within software development teams.

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Lead Software Engineer- Java, Financial Trading

Lead Software Engineer- Java, Financial Trading

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 467 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 141 rated banks

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Banking, Global Equity Derivatives Risk Management Team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

You will help drive the delivery of a best in class platform that handles real time streaming position and risk management for a wide range of complex financial products. The individual selected for this role will combine a unique mix of strong hands-on development skill, involvement in technical design and architecture decisions, and ability to draw on deep experience to provide technical leadership and mentoring to a new and growing team of technologists.

Job responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications, ensuring clean, efficient and well-structured code.
  • Provide technical leadership to a small team, guiding developers on design, implementation, code quality and best practices while ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Build and optimize low-latency, high-throughput components for equities risk systems, ensuring real-time processing and stable performance during peak market loads.
  • Apply object-oriented design principles and industry-standard design patterns to create modular, scalable and maintainable systems.
  • Adopt Test-Driven Development (TDD) to deliver reliable, well-tested and production ready code.
  • Ensure compliance with coding standards, security guidelines and architectural best practices throughout the development life cycle.
  • Implement and support CI/CD pipeline principles, enabling automated build, test and deployment workflows
  • Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize application performance, ensuring reliability, scalability and efficient resource utilization. 
  • Follow Agile principles and actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, supporting iterative and collaborative development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end to end features and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • Java experience with multi-threaded, high-performance backend development.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework, including microservices, REST services and dependency management.
  • Ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team in architecture, development and problem-solving. 
  • Ability to independently design and implement complex logic, algorithms and workflows for scalable distributed systems.
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting for automaton and operational tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation and build pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Maven etc..)
  • Experience building distributed applications, event-driven systems and real-time processing pipelines.
 
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • 10+ years of Java experience with multi-threaded, high-performance backend development.
  • Financial markets background, ideally equity trading, market microstructure or front-office trading systems or Financial/Banking experience
  • Experience developing applications on AWS Cloud, leveraging services such as Lambda, S3, Glue, Redshift, Step Functions and others to build a scalable and reliable systems.
  • Practical experience with FIX protocol, including message parsing, handling and connectivity to trading venues.
  • Experience with high-performance messaging and persistence frameworks, such as Chronicle Queue, AMPS or other ultra-low-latency technologies.
  • Proficiency with gRPC and high-throughput inter-service communication and Deephaven or similar real-time analytics/data visualization engines.

  • Understanding of market reference data, including symbology, pricing, market feeds.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

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