Java / Database Developer

The resource will be responsible for developing and maintaining Java applications and supporting associated database components.

Start Information

• Start: ASAP
• Expected Start: 2-4 weeks after offer acceptance due to business requirements.

Approved Locations

• Jersey City, NJ
• Charlotte, NC

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.

Overview of the Role

Daily Responsibilities

• Hands-on development and maintenance of Java-based Compliance and Surveillance applications.
• Design, enhance, and support systems that enable regulatory surveillance and monitoring.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues using internal tools and frameworks.
• Support release coordination, production readiness, and deployment activities.
• Maintain and improve existing platforms to meet evolving regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Translate business and compliance requirements into technical solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including high-level and low-level design documents.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Stakeholders

• Compliance Technology development teams.
• Compliance, Risk, and Business stakeholders.
• Release management and production support teams.
• Distributed onshore and offshore development teams.

Client Interaction

• No external client interaction.
• Frequent collaboration with internal compliance, risk, and technology stakeholders.

Projects and Deliverables

Example Projects

• Enhancing regulatory surveillance controls to address audit and compliance findings.
• Developing and maintaining Java applications supporting monitoring and alerting workflows.
• Building and supporting database solutions utilizing Oracle and MySQL technologies.
• Developing automation and data-processing utilities using Python.
• Supporting data integration and ETL initiatives leveraging Informatica tools.
• Implementing improvements to stability, scalability, and operational support processes.

Expected Outcome

• Delivery of stable, compliant, and audit-ready surveillance platforms with improved reliability and supportability.

Project Overview

Current Initiatives

• Compliance Technology programs focused on Trade Surveillance and Regulatory Monitoring.
• Development and support of enterprise Java-based surveillance platforms.
• Data integration, metadata management, and database modernization initiatives.
• Regulatory change initiatives and audit-driven remediation projects.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to contribute to critical compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale applications and data platforms in a highly regulated environment.
• Collaboration with global technology, compliance, and operations teams.
• Meaningful impact on regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on Core Java development experience.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework and Java UI technologies.
• Experience with Java application servers (WebLogic, WebSphere, Tomcat).
• Proficiency with Maven, Git, and source control tools.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.
• Strong database experience with Oracle SQL and MySQL.
• Experience developing automation, scripting, and data-processing solutions using Python.
• 3+ years of experience with:
  • Oracle SQL
  • MySQL
  • Unix/Linux shell scripting
  • Enterprise job scheduling tools
• Familiarity with ETL, data integration, and data transformation processes.
• Exposure to Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica IICS, or similar enterprise data integration tools.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, production support, and release management.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success working across geographically distributed teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Compliance, Regulatory, or Trade Surveillance platforms.
• Financial services or capital markets technology experience.
• Hands-on experience with Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), or comparable ETL tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise production systems.
• Familiarity with audit response processes, regulatory change programs, and compliance-driven development.
• Experience working with large-scale data management, ETL, data warehousing, and data quality initiatives.
• Experience building Python-based automation or data analysis solutions.