Software Engineer - Newark, New Jersey

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Software Engineer located in Newark, NJ. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 9 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 2-3 days per week.

You’ll contribute to building and maintaining high performance financial systems while enhancing our test automation coverage. This is a hybrid role, with your time split between standard software development tasks and creating automated integration tests. SFCM engineering values quality and this role is end-to-end, focusing on design, development and quality assurance.

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain core components for the SFCM Platform as part of an agile squad
• Build and improve automated integration tests to strengthen the platform’s quality and reliability.
• Push best practice in TDD and BDD with a focus on producing highly resilient software.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and peer mentoring to promote engineering excellence.
• Apply secure coding standards and oversee compliance with enterprise and regulatory security requirements throughout the SDLC.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Background in agile development teams, collaborating with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and QA teams
• Proficiency in one or more of:
• Java 17/21, Spring Boot / Framework
• Oracle PL/SQL
• JavaScript, TypeScript, React, CSS
• REST API design and integration
• Uses AI/Agentic tooling in a responsible, safe and productive manner.
• Experience with—or interest in—front-end modernization using React and Redux
• Familiarity with automation and testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, jMeter and Cucumber
• Bonus skills: C, C#, WPF.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.