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Back End Java/Kafka Developer

Jersey City, NJ

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Development

**Industry:** Financial Services

**Reference ID:** JN -102025-103935

**Date Posted:** 10/02/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/FKMngH

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Description:

**Hybrid Onsite | 4 days per week in Jersey City, NJ**

PROJECT OVERVIEW

New squad focused on Fixed Income (bonds, trades) Working on a modernization project – development will be from scratch, since the team is pulling off of the Mainframe.

_We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

_Pay: $70-$75/hr W2_

Responsibilities:

+ Build microservices from scratch using Java, Spring Boot and REST APIs

+ Write stored procedures and triggers in PLSQL

+ Publish and Consume Kafka topics.

+ Containerize these microservices with Docker/Kubernetes

+ Deploy these applications to AWS using AWS Lambda, S3 buckets, EC2 services and CICD pipelines using Jenkins.

Experience Requirements:

+ Experience with building and deploying AWS cloud-compatible Java/Spring Boot microservices

+ Experience with technical design and leadership experience

+ Database – PL/SQL stored procedures, foreign keys (needs to self-rate 7/10)

+ Demonstrated expertise MQ /Kafka technology to develop and support data ingestion services

+ Some Automation knowledge since all developers contribute to automation. Framework is existing

+ FIX Protocol Experience

Education Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

_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!_