Full Stack Java Developer (VP)

New York, NY


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Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Financial Services

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -052026-106970

Date Posted: 09/11/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/MDPL65


Description:

Hybrid 4 days onsite in New York, NY

 

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (VP Level) to join a high-performing Equities Engineering team responsible for modernizing a global trading platform used across capital markets. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major transformation initiative involving legacy modernization, cloud-native architecture, microservices, real-time messaging, and AI-assisted software development.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $84.00 to $94.00/hr. w2

JN -052026-106970


Responsibilities:
  • Modernizing a 30+ year trading platform into a microservices-based architecture
  • Building scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services
  • Developing modern Angular-based user interfaces and dashboards
  • Creating event-driven solutions using Kafka, MQ, and real-time messaging technologies
  • Supporting cloud-native application development and deployment
  • Collaborating with Product, Trading, Operations, and Engineering stakeholder
  • Solving complex scalability, latency, resiliency, and performance challenges
  • Leveraging AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code

Experience Requirements:
  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework
  • REST APIs & Microservices Architecture
  • Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
  • Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco, or similar messaging technologies
  • Oracle, SQL Server, or other relational databases
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • CI/CD, Git, DevOps practices
  • JUnit, Jasmine, Karma, or equivalent testing frameworks
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and production support experience

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.


Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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