Senior Java Developer

RUTHERFORD, NJ

$101–$107 Per Hour
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Job Description

Global Financial Firm located in RUTHERFORD, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Java Developer

"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.
You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iPhone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.
We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.

****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Pay rate range: $ 101.00 - $ 107.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Software Engineering who combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. This role is ideal for a technology leader passionate about building software at scale using cloud-native architectures, data engineering best practices, and modern UI development with Angular, while driving Agentic AI development within a SAFe Agile operating model. You will lead large-scale engineering initiatives, mentor senior engineering talent, and actively contribute to solution design and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Execution
Drive Agentic AI development across product lines, leveraging LLMs for implementing business use cases and AI-driven automation to accelerate SDLC and deliver business value.
Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns.
Build foundational frameworks across middleware and UI to accelerate development and reduce maintenance overhead.
Lead data engineering efforts, including:
Data modeling
Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
Batch and streaming data processing
Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines
Big data technologies
Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
Hands-on Technical Leadership
Actively contribute to product requirements analysis and solution architecture.
Lead proof-of-concepts, design of critical components, and code reviews,.
Implement agents using Googles ADK
Implement foundational components across Java, Python, and React or Angular for enterprise-grade applications.
Champion AI-based code generation tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability.
People & Process Leadership
Mentor and lead a global team of engineering leads and senior developers.
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

15+ years in software engineering, with 8+ years in hands-on leadership roles.
Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed architectures.
Experience in the following AI/ML technologies
Development: Python, FastAPI, Java, Spring AI, Async Programming
Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models
Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Fine-tuning
AI Frameworks: Googles ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face
Orchestration: LangGraph, Multi-Agent Systems
Retrieval Augmented Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Advanced Retrieval
Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring
Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering, Workflow Design, GenAI Optimization

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors or masters (preferable) degree in engineering or sciences
Experience with Financial Risk and Data.
Certifications in AI/ML engineering & Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job Description:
We are seeking experienced Java Engineers (C14 Expert Level) to lead development of high-performance, scalable applications supporting enterprise platforms.
Responsibilities:

Lead design and development of complex Java-based applications
Drive architecture decisions and technical direction
Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

Required Skills:

Advanced Java development (real-world coding, design, analysis)
Strong experience with distributed systems and backend architecture
Experience with performance optimization and system scalability

Numbers & Facts

Location	RUTHERFORD, NJ
Salary	$101–$107 Per Hour

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