Role Overview

Java Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, and develop high-performance Java applications using Spring and Spring Boot.
Build and optimize event-driven, real-time systems with Apache Kafka and MQ.
Develop, deploy, and manage microservices on Docker and Kubernetes platforms (including OpenShift).
Engineer CI/CD pipelines using GitHub/GitHub Actions, Maven/Gradle, Artifactory, and enterprise DevOps tooling.
Write clean, testable, production-grade code with JUnit and Mockito and automated testing frameworks.
Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
Design high-performance data solutions using SingleStore (MemSQL), Redis, MS SQL, and DB2.
Integrate with enterprise systems such as WebSphere and distributed systems.
Implement observability and performance monitoring using ELK, Grafana, and telemetry tooling.
Apply secure coding practices using Snyk, Aqua, and GitHub security scanning.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams; participate in code reviews and mentor peers.
Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack to ensure reliability, uptime, and performance.
Work with enterprise automation/deployment tools including Stonebranch and UrbanCode Deploy (UCD).
Apply deep knowledge of brokerage operations, market data, trade lifecycle, risk controls, and regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.

7+ years hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot delivering enterprise systems.
Advanced expertise with Kafka (high-throughput streaming, scalable producers/consumers).
Proven experience deploying/supporting applications on OpenShift or other Kubernetes platforms.
Strong experience with SingleStore (MemSQL) or other distributed SQL databases.
Hands-on experience with Redis, MS SQL, DB2, and high-performance data architectures.
Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting; solid distributed systems fundamentals.
Proficiency with GitHub, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, Artifactory, and CI/CD best practices.
Experience with Docker, WebSphere, and enterprise deployment pipelines (e.g., UCD).
Familiarity with observability stacks like ELK and Grafana.
Strongly preferred: financial services experience, especially brokerage/trading systems.
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills; ability to influence and lead technical discussions.
Must be local to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis–St. Paul) or willing to relocate.