Senior Java Developer – AI & Finastra (Summit / Kondor)

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Senior Developer located in Cary, NC, Jacksonville, FL, or New York, NY to support a project in the Financial Services sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 Months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

About You

Senior Java Developer – AI & Finastra (Summit / Kondor)

Location: Jacksonville, FL; Cary, NC; New York, NY

Overview

A leading global financial services organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with a strong background in AI-driven development and deep expertise in Finastra platforms (Summit and/or Kondor). This role will support key enterprise initiatives focused on innovation, modernization, and platform integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Java (Spring Boot / microservices architecture)
• Integrate and enhance Finastra Summit and/or Kondor platforms within a broader financial systems landscape
• Apply AI/ML technologies to improve automation, analytics, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, architecture, and business stakeholders
• Contribute to system design, code reviews, and technical strategy discussions
• Investigate and resolve complex production issues across distributed environments
• Support modernization efforts, including cloud adoption and intelligent enablement of legacy systems

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise Java development (Spring Boot preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Finastra Summit and/or Kondor
• Exposure to or experience with AI/ML technologies (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP, automation tools, AI frameworks)
• Strong understanding of financial services or banking systems
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, containerization, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Familiarity with data engineering workflows or AI model integration
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or capital markets environments
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

About Us

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.