Senior Java Application Developer

Job#: 3036479

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact, mission-critical initiative focused on modernizing and enhancing core banking platform integrations. As a Senior Java Application Developer, you'll play a key role in designing and building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that power complex distributed systems.

You'll work alongside highly skilled engineering teams, contributing your expertise in microservices, APIs, and enterprise-level application development, while shaping solutions that directly influence performance, reliability, and user experience at scale.

• Supporting: Large Financial Services Client
• Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based)
• Assignment Type: Contract Only
• Duration: ~12 Months

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust software solutions using Java/J2EE and modern frameworks
• Build and enhance APIs and microservices using REST and SOAP architectures
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions across the full SDLC
• Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code following best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and meet delivery timelines
• Implement efficient data structures and algorithms to improve system performance
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release processes
• Participate in code reviews and mentor team members to maintain code quality
• Support continuous improvement through collaboration, feedback, and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in software/application development
• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, XML, OpenAPI, Maven, and ANT
• Proven experience building APIs, web services, and microservices (REST/SOAP)
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control
• Strong knowledge of web technologies and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WebSphere deployments
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible
• Exposure to mainframe technologies (COBOL, CICS, z/OS)
• Experience within financial services environments

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $77.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, HSA, and professional development resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.