Java developer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Java developer for an opportunity in Jersey City, NJ

Position Title: Java developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months contract

Job Type: [ FULL TIME /CONTRACT /ON-SITE]

Pay Range: $60/hr-$65/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

Develop and support order management system that handles electronic trading business trading cash and swaps equities product.
Interact with stakeholders user answering questions
Interact with peripheral external systems owners
Interact with level 1 support to provide analysis and troubleshooting
Mentor junior developers

Required Skills
In depth understanding of core Java APIs (collections, concurrency etc) - Must have extensive understanding and proven industrial experience with multithreaded systems, working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with low latency IO
Development practices - Use test driven development and be familiar with UML and OO design. Should have experience with Eclipse/IntelliJ, Jenkins, Git, TeamCity, Gradle and continuous build servers.
Knowledge of FIX (heart beating, login, sequence numbers, message types etc)
In-depth experience of sockets and understanding of network connectivity
Demonstrable experience of front office system design and architecture
Team Player - Must be able to work with and help more junior members as well as take technical direction from the team lead.
Strong core JAVA skill with strong order management knowledge
Well versed in FIX protocol

Desired Skills
The ideal candidate will also have:
Business Knowledge - Understanding of equities and FFO markets and good understanding of FIX Protocol.
Strategic Thinking: Strategic vision, Business knowledge, Innovation & Creativity
Personal Effectiveness: Communication, decisiveness, energy & drive, courage, character

Looking for personality that has
Strong ownership and accountability
Strong sense of urgency
Get it done mentality.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is ,a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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