Java Solutions Architect

Grow your career as a Solutions Architect with an innovative global bank in Rutherford, NJ. Contract role with strong possibility of extension and/or conversion. 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. This role involves proposing and developing solutions for risk calculations, trade analytics, compliance and regulatory reporting. 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: 6+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• +15 years of extensive experience in software development with a strong and proven focus on Java Microservices, enterprise application/integration, domain driven design.
• Must have core Java coding skills.
• Hands-on experience in using Manifestos, agile, and AI/ML.
• Expertise in integrating AI/ML into production systems, including a thorough understanding of model deployment, inference, scalability, agentic AI, generative AI, Vertex AI Gemini Pro, and monitoring challenges.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, MLOps principles, and tools for automating deployment, testing, and monitoring of both software and AI/ML pipelines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive consensus on technical decisions within cross-functional teams.
• Technical knowledge & skills:
  • Language and Package Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Java (JDK 11+) and core Java ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Gradle), Python, Apache Superset, Anthropic, Open MetaData
  • Microservices & Middleware Technologies: Microservices architectures, distributed systems, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API gateways
  • Spec-Driven Development: OpenAPI/Swagger for API design
  • Modern Engineering Tools: Lightspeed, Copilot, Github
  • AI tools to automate different SDLC phases: Devin, Friday.AI
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and containerization technologies, Docker
  • Database Skills: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Starburst

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strongly prefer Banking/Financial/Payment experience

What You Will Be Doing

• Hands-on Java coding including proofs of concept.
• Lead the design and architecture of high-volume, low-latency Java microservice systems and sophisticated solutions for the integration and deployment of AI/ML models.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering best practices in software development, AI integration, and microservices architecture.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security policies, and architectural guidelines, performing code reviews and promoting a culture of quality across all development efforts.
• Diagnose complex technical issues across the microservice and AI/ML integration stack, providing expert support for critical production systems.
• Work closely with data scientists, AI/ML engineers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver integrated, intelligent solutions.
• Create technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and operational guides for both microservices and AI/ML components.