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Citigroup Inc.

AVP Senior Java Developer

Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $74.50/hr

Senior Java developer is responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of ... Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior development engineers. * Mentor team members on ...

Citigroup, Inc.

AVP Senior Java Developer

Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $74.50/hr

Senior Java developer is responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of ... Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev engineers. * Mentor team members on best ...

Citi

AVP Senior Java Developer

Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $74.50/hr

Senior Java developer is responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of ... Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev engineers. Mentor team members on best ...

Citi

Senior Java Big Data Developer - AVP

Jersey City, NJ

$59.75 - $76.25/hr

Guide and mentor junior team members within an agile delivery environment. Qualifications: 5+ years of software development experience in Java, with expert-level skills in Core Java, Spring, Web ...

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Triunity Software

Entry Level Java Developer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

W2 and Fulltime (No C2C) We are seeking an Junior Level Java Developer with 3-4 years of experience. Qualifications: * Previous experience in software development, computer engineering, or other ...

Real Soft, Inc.

Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$53.25 - $68.75/hr

Providing technical coaching, code reviews, and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers ... Strong Java and Spring Framework development experience, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on ...

Photon

Java Backend Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$52.75 - $68.25/hr

Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance where required. Required Technical Skills Frontend: React.js / Angular / Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3. Backend: Java / Python ...

Syntricate Technologies

Junior Big Data Engineer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Syntricate Technologies is a company seeking a Junior Big Data Engineer. The role involves working ... Java, Kafka, etc.) • Experience with API's, reading from and/or designing new • Ability to ...

Argyllinfotech

Java Backend Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$52.75 - $68.25/hr

... junior developers and provide technical guidance where required. Required Technical Skills · Frontend: React.js / Angular / Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3. · Backend: Java / Python ...

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Java Junior developers are entry-level software engineers who specialize in programming using the Java language. They typically have a foundational understanding of Java syntax, object-oriented programming concepts, and basic software development practices. Java Juniors often assist with coding, debugging, and testing under the supervision of more experienced developers, while continuously learning and building their technical skills. Their responsibilities may also include maintaining existing applications and writing simple features as part of a development team.

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Work EnvironmentTraining, mentorship-focusedProject-driven, independent
ResponsibilitiesLearning, basic coding tasksDesign, develop, maintain Java applications

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Market Risk Developer with Java/Python

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Software Guidance & Assistance
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Software Guidance & Assistanceexternal

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Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Build and optimize distributed, scalable data platforms that compute risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR) and Stress Testing.

  • Design, build, and optimize Java-based systems while providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentorship within the squad.

  • Implement scalable, high-performance computing solutions for market risk analysis, including containerized deployment and integration with modern data platforms.

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Market Risk Developer with Java/Pythonfor a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Jersey City, NJ or Rutherford, NJ.
Responsibilities :
  • Build and optimize distributed, scalable data platforms that compute vital risk analytics, such as Value at Risk (VaR), Stress Testing for our global trading portfolios.
  • Will architect big data solutions, drive performance tuning, and partner with quantitative researchers and risk managers.
  • Will spend a significant portion of their time designing, building, and optimizing Java-based systems, while also providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentorship within the squad.
  • The Team develops software to measure and monitor Market Risk and Capital for the Firm's global portfolio. We are responsible for designing and implementing technological solutions that calculate the Market Risk of the Firm. Our systems support daily risk simulations and analytics that estimate potential losses across multiple time horizons. We work closely with Risk Managers, Market Risk Analytics teams, senior management, and regulatory stakeholders globally. The Market Risk Technology team continually evolves its suite of risk management tools, frameworks, and processes-or builds new ones-to meet a frequently changing business and regulatory landscape.
  • This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape the future of risk technology at scale, work alongside some of the brightest minds in quantitative finance and technology and make a tangible contribution to the firm's risk management culture and capabilities.
  • Deeply hands-on development while leading technical design and implementation of key components of the Market Risk platform.
  • Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
  • Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for computing market risk & providing analysis capabilities.
  • Implement containerized deployment and integrating with modern data platforms such as Snowflake for cloud-based data processing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time
  • Partner with Risk, Model Governance, and Compliance stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately implemented in market risk technology.
  • Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient
  • Product delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience building large-scale, production-grade systems, with demonstrated depth in Java-based backend development and distributed system design.
  • Expert level knowledge of core Java concepts and framework such as Spring Boot, Microservices and well versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (with Java).
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
  • Extensive development expertise in building the high scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
  • Knowledge of containerized deployments and cloud-native architecture.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps best practices.
  • Experience with caching solutions like Pinot, Redis etc.
  • Experience with relational and/or document-oriented databases.
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
  • Ability to translate business and analytical requirements into efficient technical solutions.
  • Ability to guide junior staff, influence technical direction, and manage multiple initiatives in parallel.
  • Background in financial services, especially within Market Risk or FinTech.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently
  • Ability to align technology with business goals and regulatory needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Skills:
  • Master's degree preferred
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy

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