Java Developer

Grow your career as a Senior Java Developer with an innovative global bank in Irving, TX. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Core Java:
• Proficiency in Java (JDK 8 or later)
• Understanding of Java programming concepts like OOP (Object-Oriented Programming), inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms
• Exception handling and logging (Log4j, SLF4J)
• Multithreading and concurrency (Threads, Executor Service, Synchronization)
• Java Collections Framework (List, Set, Map, Queue, etc.)

• Java Frameworks & Tools:
• Hibernate/JPA (Java Persistence API) for ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
• Spring Boot for microservices-based architectures
• JMS (Java Message Service) for messaging
•  Web Technologies:
• Servlets
• RESTful and SOAP Web Services (JAX-RS, JAX-WS)
• JSON/XML processing using Jackson, JAXB, or Gson
• Unit Testing & Build Tools:
• JUnit, TestNG for unit testing
• Mockito, PowerMock for mocking
• Maven or Gradle for dependency management and builds
• CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Version Control:
• Git, SVN (Subversion) for version control

2. RDBMs/Oracle Database Skills:

• Database Fundamentals:
•  Proficiency in SQL, including joins, subqueries, and aggregation functions
• Experience with PL/SQL (stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages)
• Database normalization and optimization techniques
• Data types, indexes, constraints, and transaction management in Oracle
• Performance tuning and query optimization (EXPLAIN plans, indexing, etc.)

3. Messaging Systems Skills:

• Message-Oriented Middleware:
• Familiarity with JMS (Java Message Service) and message queue technologies like ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, or Kafka
• Experience with Message-Driven Beans (MDB) in enterprise Java applications
• Proficiency in message queues (synchronous and asynchronous communication)
• Integration Patterns:
• Familiar with Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP)
• Pub/Sub (Publish/Subscribe) messaging models and point-to-point queues
• Asynchronous Communication:
• Understanding of asynchronous processing in Java (using JMS or frameworks like Spring’s @Async)
• Event-driven architecture using messaging

4. Additional Tools & Technologies:

•  Operating Systems:
• Comfortable working with Linux/Unix-based systems (command line, file systems, scripts)
• Application Servers:
• Experience with Apache Tomcat, Undertow for deploying Java applications
• Cloud Platforms (Optional but valuable):
• Experience with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying Java-based applications
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• API Management(nice to have):
• API Gateway tools like Kong, Spring Cloud Gateway, or Apigee for managing and securing REST APIs
• Security:
• Understanding of security protocols (OAuth, SSL/TLS, JWT, etc.)
• Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms in Java and Oracle applications
• Messaging Protocols:
• Knowledge of message formats like XML, JSON, SOAP, and AMQP for message exchanges
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles for integration with message queues or services

5. Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
• Collaboration in agile development teams (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems
• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

What You Will Be Doing

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.