Java Developer

Step into a pivotal role with a leading innovator in the financial services sector, partnered with Aquent, where your expertise will directly shape the future of their data infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to building robust, scalable, and high-performance data integration solutions that power critical business operations. Your contributions will be instrumental in enhancing data flow, optimizing processes, and delivering tangible impact on a global scale.

As a key contributor, you will be at the forefront of developing sophisticated data integration pipelines and REST-based APIs. You will leverage modern software engineering best practices to design, build, and maintain cutting-edge solutions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. This role offers the chance to innovate, collaborate with talented professionals, and drive significant improvements in how our partner manages and utilizes its vast data assets.

**What You'll Do:**

* Design, develop, and maintain robust data integration pipelines and REST-based APIs using Java and modern frameworks.

* Implement and champion software development engineering best practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.

* Ensure the seamless integration of new systems and projects by collaborating with development teams and adhering to established production standards.

* Contribute to a comprehensive knowledge repository, documenting support activities and solutions to foster shared learning and accessibility.

* Fulfill requests for data and manage activities requiring access to production systems, ensuring security and compliance.

* Write comprehensive automated unit, integration, and acceptance tests to guarantee the reliability and quality of data interfaces and pipelines.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 3+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on data products and integration.

* 3+ years of experience and deep knowledge in data integration design patterns.

* 3+ years of experience implementing software development engineering best practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, Scrum, and Kanban.

* Minimum 2+ years of hands-on coding experience in Java, including building REST-based APIs.

* Minimum 2+ years of experience utilizing messaging and streaming technologies.

* Minimum 2+ years of experience with modern development tools, including CI/CD platforms, version control systems, and project management software.

* Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience leveraging frameworks like Spring Boot and Spring Batch to construct data integration pipelines.

* Minimum 2+ years of experience in writing automated unit, integration, and acceptance tests for data interfaces and pipelines.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience with enterprise scheduling tools.

* Familiarity with a diverse set of development and deployment tools.

* Experience with NoSQL databases.

* Experience with leading cloud technologies.

* Prior experience within the financial services industry.

* A passion for continuous learning and quickly adapting to new technologies.

* Exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering strong teamwork, clear communication, and effective negotiation.

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About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.