**Senior Backend Java Developer (x4 positions)**
**Jersey City, NJ**
**Type:** Contract
**Category:** Development
**Industry:** Financial Services
**Reference ID:** JN -112025-104420
**Date Posted:** 11/13/2025
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**Description:**
We are seeking a strong local resource in the Dallas TX or Jersey City NJ / NYC area to go through a fast 2 round process with our direct client for a long term consulting position. Strong candidates will have experience building, designing, and supporting Java / J2EE and middle tier development. To be considered, applications must be local, and able to work with Java, REST and SOAP services, design work with batch job scheduling / processing tools, test driven development, as well as Cloud/AWS ecosystems.
_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: $62 - $67 / hr. w2_
**Responsibilities:**
+ Develop applications using Java/Spring and perform needed requirements for documentation (Swagger) while also working with deployment technologies within infrastructure (YAML, JSON, Docker, Terraform, et cetera)
+ Design RESTful services, microservices (Spring Boot), and work with code repo/source code tools, as well as project/agile tools such as Rally, Jira, et cetera
+ Work alongside DevOps/QA/Automation team and support efforts for automation and advocate for clean, testable, readable, and easily maintainable code
**Experience Requirements:**
+ 10+ years with Java
+ 6+ years with Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Batch)
+ 3+ years working with different middle tier technologies (eitherJDBC, JMS, MQ, Kafka, Web Logic, Servlet/EJB, JPA, Camel, Kong/Apigee, Redis, Spring Cloud/Netflix/Eureka/Zookeeper, Tomcat, as well as both application servers and web servers / frameworks)
+ Able to pivot and work fully backend or assist with UI/Angular/TypeScript front end as needed (80-90% backend)
+ Comfortable learning new design patterns, new technologies, and able to build comprehensive solutions while working in a team oriented project/release planning environment
+ 3+ years with SQL, 1+ year with PL-SQL, and able to work in data driven environments cross functionally to send out high quality software solutions
***Experience within financial sector, trading, capital markets, asset management, fin-tech, or equity is STRONGLY desired***
**Education Requirements:**
Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent degree in a neighboring Science/Mathematics discipline is a must
_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._
_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact
[email protected]._
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._
_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._
_Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_