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INSPYR Solutions

Lead Java Developer

White Plains, NY · On-site

$65 - $70/hr

Lead Java Developer Location: White Plains , NY 10604- ( 4 days onsite ) Duration: 12 months Compensation: $65.00 - 70.00/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Photon

Java/API Lead - Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ

Java Data Reconciliation Engineer Summary: We're seeking a skilled Java Data Reconciliation Engineer to join our team and drive the development of robust data reconciliation solutions within our ...

Photon

Java/API Lead - Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Java Data Reconciliation Engineer Summary: We're seeking a skilled Java Data Reconciliation Engineer to join our team and drive the development of robust data reconciliation solutions within our ...

Jobsbridge

Lead Java Developer with CORE

Newark, NJ

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Five or more years programming experience in JAVA. One or more years JMS ...

Photon

Java/API Lead - Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ

Core Java developer * Solve complex architectural and business problems in a clean and scalable manner * Apply software engineering best practices to produce high performance Java applications

Photon

Java/API Lead - Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Core Java developer * Solve complex architectural and business problems in a clean and scalable manner * Apply software engineering best practices to produce high performance Java applications

LSEG

Lead Java Developer, FX Engineering

Manhattan, NY · On-site

They are looking to hire a highly skilled Lead Java Developer to design, build, and operate large-scale trading platforms, specifically for FX trading and related services, with a focus on low ...

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To thrive as a Java Lead, you need advanced proficiency in Java programming, strong understanding of software architecture, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, build tools such as Maven or Gradle, and experience with version control systems like Git are typically required, along with relevant certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for mentoring teams and managing projects. These skills ensure the successful delivery of robust, scalable applications and foster high-performing development teams.

How does a Java Lead typically balance hands-on coding responsibilities with team leadership and project management tasks?

As a Java Lead, you will often split your time between writing code and overseeing the technical direction of your team. While you remain actively involved in architecting solutions, conducting code reviews, and solving complex technical problems, you also coordinate project deliverables, mentor junior developers, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong time management skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively, ensuring project progress while supporting team growth and maintaining code quality.

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Java Leads are experienced software professionals responsible for leading teams in the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications. They oversee the technical aspects of projects, guide junior developers, ensure coding standards are met, and coordinate with other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Java Leads also play a key role in architectural decisions and help resolve complex technical challenges within a project.
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Lead Core Java Big Data Developer

Lead Core Java Big Data Developer

Innovizant LLC

New York, NY

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Innovizant LLC (headquartered in Chicago, USA) is a leading-edge, global IT Services organization with Sales and delivery offices in Asia. Innovizant LLC, is a Full-service IT provider, focused on delivering Innovative and value driven business analytical solutions leveraging data science, data engineering and decision science to provide winning actionable insights assisting our financial services clients banking, Insurance and credit union business in achieve their business goals.
Innovizant made up of exceptional data scientists and domain experts with a great experience in Our financial services industry solutions include Credit Risk insights, Customer Churn analysis, Customer segmentation, Fraud detection, Asset and Liability analysis, channel optimization analytics, Financial Advisor Network Analytics and product bundling analytics.

Some of our sur accelerators and solution frameworks assist our clients including FIN-CDO (which provided pre-delivered data strategies for the office of Chief Data Officer), BASEL-PRO (for achieving compliance with industry requirements of Basel-BCBS239,) and SmartCECL (Risk mitigation strategies by predicting default and loss given a default)

With data becoming the new 'oxygen' of businesses, many data science consulting firms have evolved in recent times, and they are also contributing the best of their solutions to the modern-day clients. It means today; you can easily find a solution for data sciences. However, the biggest challenge during managing this data comes across in the terms of 'Value Realization'. The true measure of success is to be able to put the data science insights into actionable events.
Many organizations have ended up spending a significant chunk of their analytics budget in some implementing data sciences solution - with minimal to no returns.

Job Description

Role: Lead Core Java Big Data Developer

Location: New York City, NY

Full Time (Direct Hire)

 

Job Description:

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing and delivering next generation event processing, alerting and analytics system in a lead role. The candidate would-be hands-on developer working within Client's Global Markets Equities Data and Analytics group.

The Data and Analytics team is responsible building systems that help the Bank leverage the power of data helping a wide variety of users including front office execution services consultants, sales traders, data scientists and compliance.

 

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop distributed, high volume, high velocity multi-threaded event processing systems using Core Java technology stack in an agile setting
  • Provide technical vision and direction for the product
  • Lead a global team of developers
  • Provide high operational excellence guaranteeing high availability and platform stability

 

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of recent Core Java development experience
  • 3+ years of experience developing distributed multi-threaded systems
  • Excellent understanding of object-oriented design and development principles
  • 3+ years of experience in developing large scale, fault tolerance systems with Apache Kafka, Apache Storm, NoSQL databases or related technologies
  • Experience with other Big Data frameworks is plus
  • Experience with DevOps model and tools like Ansible is a plus
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and integrity
  • Experience in the financial industry is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or similar

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements on this position?

         5+ years of recent Core Java development experience

         3+ years of experience developing distributed multi-threaded systems

         3+ years of experience in developing large scale, fault tolerance systems with Apache Kafka, Apache Storm, NoSQL databases or related technologies

 

What are the nice-to-have skills?

         Experience with other Big Data frameworks is plus

         Experience with DevOps model and tools like Ansible is a plus

         Experience in the financial industry is a plus

Qualifications

Java, Spring, Multithreading, Big Data, Hadoop, Kafka, Storm, NOSQL, Ansible, Financial

Additional Information

Thanks & Regards,

Aditya Prakash | Resource Manager | Innovizant LLC

Phone : 630-685-1260

aditya.prakash(AT)innovizant(DOT)com

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