Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python

About Software Guidance & Assistance

At Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a contract position with one of our elite financial services clients located in Jersey City, NJ. We are a women-owned business dedicated to solving significant IT challenges with a personalized, boutique approach. Each year, we connect skilled consultants like you to over 1,000 projects, reinforcing our commitment to customer service, employee development, and integrity in all our operations. When you join our diverse team, youll find an environment that encourages you to be yourself, pursue your passions, and excel at what you love.

Role Details

At Software Guidance & Assistance we are looking for a Java engineer!

Our tech stack:

• API
• Cloud
• Golang
• Hibernate
• JPA
• Java
• JavaScript
• Network
• Oracle
• Perl
• REST
• SOAP
• SQL
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• Unix
• Web
• gRPC
• Java EE

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in software development
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong proficiency in either Go or Java/J2EE is preferred
• Deep understanding of software development principles including design patterns and data structures
• Familiarity with Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and C/C++ as well as batch scripting languages like Perl and Ksh
• Good grasp of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP, IDL, gRPC, and API design for extensibility and portability
• Proven experience writing SQL queries for Sybase, Oracle, or other relational databases
• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles
• Experience working in a UNIX environment, with knowledge of Perl and UNIX-based shell scripting
• Understanding of cloud technologies, service mesh, and containerization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Creative thinker and a self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-reliability, scalable, extensible, maintainable, and operable products and platforms
• Create and review architectural diagrams, interface specifications, class structures, and other design documentation
• Build systems that effectively balance resources, constraints, requirements, and complexity
• Exhibit strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills while managing multiple tasks
• Promote technologies, solutions, and best practices across the organization
• Develop department-wide technical standards, strategies, and solutions to address significant product or organizational challenges
• Engage with a network of principal engineers to exchange ideas, practices, and experiences
• Collaborate closely with product management and development teams
• Embrace challenging engineering problems and seek to resolve complex issues
• Stay hands-on with implementation to remain current with evolving technology trends
• Apply innovative strategies to tackle intricate technical challenges, employing advanced technical principles in product development

Benefits & Perks

• None listed