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Motion Recruitment Partners Java Solutions Architect in Rutherford, New Jersey
Java Solutions Architect
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hybrid
Contract
$85/hr - $90/hr
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.
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. 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.
Specialization:
- Java