Java Developer - Tampa, FL

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 Java Developer located in Tampa, FL to support a project in the Financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 10 months but may be extended.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Lead the design, development, and enhancement of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and adherence to industry best practices.
•  Architect and deliver high‑performance applications using Java/J2EE, Spring frameworks, Microservices, and distributed system design patterns.
• Drive full lifecycle development—from requirement analysis and technical design through coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Optimize application performance through expert use of multithreading and efficient processing of large, computation-heavy datasets.
• Develop and maintain Oracle PL/SQL components, including optimized queries, stored procedures, packages, views, and triggers.
• Build and deploy resilient microservices using Kubernetes and Docker, ensuring alignment with both legacy integration points and modern cloud‑native architectures.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, infrastructure, and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Champion DevOps best practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, build automation, and Test‑Driven Development using tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, and CloudBees.
• Conduct peer code reviews, uphold coding standards, and mentor junior engineers to elevate overall team capability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues to ensure system stability and operational excellence.
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical leadership to guide long‑term technology strategies.
• Demonstrate strong communication, ownership, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

• 5+ years of hands‑on development experience with expertise in Java/J2EE, OCP containers, Spring Framework, JDBC or other ORM technologies, and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and PowerMockito.
• Deep experience with multithreading, including optimizing mathematical and computationally intensive operations across large datasets.
• Strong Oracle PL/SQL development skills, including designing optimized queries, stored procedures, packages, views, and triggers.
• Proven experience developing Microservices and working within layered architectures (SOA/MVC) across both on‑premises and cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Expert‑level proficiency in Java technologies, including Core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, JMS, and deployments on application servers such as Tomcat.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and Docker, designing and deploying highly resilient, scalable services that bridge legacy and next‑generation architectures.
• Preferred: Experience with UI/UX technologies such as Angular or equivalent frameworks.
• Proficiency with engineering tools including Eclipse, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Maven, AutoSys Scheduler, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, Test Automation, Build Automation, and Test‑Driven Development using tools like Jenkins, CloudBees, and Git.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently, think critically, mentor others, and pivot effectively in a dynamic environment.

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, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.