Java Developer
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Boston, MA · Posted October 15, 2026
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Title: Java Developer
Experience level: Associate
Experience required: 6 Years
Education level: Bachelors degree
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Financial Services
Pay rate : $75
Total position: 1
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Contract (NOT FTE)
Candidates hired for this role will be required to start onsite from Day 1 following hybrid work option, 2 days in office (Tus/Wed).
Due to a recent increase in misrepresentation during the interview process, the client has implemented a new policy that requires a candidates headshot on the front page of the resume to be considered.
This role is contract to hire.
Principal Responsibilities:
The Senior Software Engineer (SSE) applies specific technical knowledge in order to assist in the design and construction of critical systems. The SSE works as part of an project team and may interact with the business, Functional Architects, and subject matter experts on related systems. The SSE will contribute to the design of components or individual programs, and participates fully in the construction and testing. This involves working with the Senior Application Architect, and other technical contributors at all levels. This position contributes expertise to project teams through all phases, including post-deployment support. This means researching specific technologies, and applications, and contributing to the solution design, supporting development teams, testing, troubleshooting, and production support. The SSE must possess good communication skills and be able to work well on a team. This position requires working closely with the functional and governance functions, and more senior technical resources, reviewing technical designs and specifications, and contributing to cost estimates and schedules.
Experience:
Minimum of 6 years' experience in application development and system analysis
Architecture - Create architecture strategies, patterns, and specifications, particularly (but not exclusively) in the area of enterprise integration, middleware and messaging
Backend Technology: Java, REST, JPA, Springboot, Spring Web, Spring Batch, Spring Security
Frontend Technology: Angular, Prime NG, Bootstrap CSS
Testing Frameworks / Technology: JUnit, Performance testing
Data Formats: JSON, XML
Databases: DB2, Postgres, Oracle
MUST HAVE
Experience in creating architecture strategies, patterns, and specifications, particularly (but not exclusively) in the area of enterprise integration, middleware and messaging Experience in Backend Technology: Java, REST, JPA, Springboot, Spring Web, Spring Batch, Spring Security Experience in Frontend Technology: Angular, Prime NG, Bootstrap CSS Experience in Testing Frameworks / Technology: JUnit, Performance testing Experience in Data Formats: JSON, XML Experience in Databases: DB2, Postgres, Oracle